Victoria · Postcode 3442
Woodend postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 63 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Woodend at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Woodend ranks: household income is in the top 25% of VIC suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in VIC; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Woodend vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Woodend | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,104 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 45 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Woodend is a locality 63 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3442. It falls within the Melbourne - North West region. The local government area is Macedon Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Woodend has a population of 6,732 with a median age of 45. The median weekly household income is $2,104, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 43 (0.6% of residents).
Housing in Woodend includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 2,449 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 84.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Woodend scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Woodend include Braemar College, Woodend Primary School and St Ambrose's School.
Woodend is part of the Macedon Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Woodend details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3442 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 6,732 |
| Median Age | 45 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,104/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $857/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 69.5 km² |
| Population Density | 97/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,449 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 43 (0.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.3613204 |
| Longitude | 144.5244238 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 63 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North West |
| Area (SA3) | Macedon Ranges |
| Local Government | Macedon Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Bendigo |
| State Electorate | Macedon (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,302 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 650 (9.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,319 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,976 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 1,479 (22.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 635 (9.4%) |
| Asthma | 587 (8.7%) |
| Diabetes | 257 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 251 (3.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 247 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 152 (2.3%) |
| Dementia | 80 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 70 (2.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 798 (32.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 997 (41.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 558 (23.0%) |
Schools in Woodend
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Woodend. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Woodend
Same Postcode (3442)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.