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Victoria · Postcode 3276
Woolsthorpe postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 225 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Woolsthorpe 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.
Detailed comparison table
Woolsthorpe vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Woolsthorpe | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,548 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $200 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,042 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% -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.
Woolsthorpe is a locality 225 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3276. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Moyne.
According to the 2021 Census, Woolsthorpe has a population of 364 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,548, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.1% of residents).
Housing in Woolsthorpe includes a median weekly rent of $200, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,042, with 148 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Woolsthorpe scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Woolsthorpe is served by Woolsthorpe Primary School.
Woolsthorpe is part of the Warrnambool statistical area in Victoria.
Woolsthorpe details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3276 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 364 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,548/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $755/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $200 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,042 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 247.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 148 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.1432273 |
| Longitude | 142.4249023 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 225 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool |
| Local Government | Moyne |
| Federal Electorate | Wannon |
| State Electorate | South-West Coast (Western Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 53 (14.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 52 (14.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 73 (20.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 121 (33.2%) |
| 65+ years | 69 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 42 (11.5%) |
| Asthma | 38 (10.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 21 (5.8%) |
| Diabetes | 19 (5.2%) |
| Cancer | 17 (4.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 8 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 4 (1.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 6 (4.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 24 (16.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 64 (43.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 54 (36.5%) |
Schools in Woolsthorpe
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Woolsthorpe. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Woolsthorpe
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More Woolsthorpe Data
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.