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Victoria · Postcode 3747
Wooragee postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 228 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Wooragee 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 Wooragee ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Wooragee vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wooragee | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,924 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $110 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 50 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% -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.
Wooragee is a locality 228 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3747. It falls within the Hume region. The local government area is Indigo.
According to the 2021 Census, Wooragee has a population of 342 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $1,924, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 5 (1.5% of residents).
Housing in Wooragee includes a median weekly rent of $110, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 125 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 97.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wooragee scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Wooragee is served by Wooragee Primary School.
Wooragee is part of the Wodonga - Alpine statistical area in Victoria.
Wooragee details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3747 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 342 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,924/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $825/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $110 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 91.9 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 125 |
| Australian Citizens | 95.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (1.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -36.2951735 |
| Longitude | 146.6912281 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 228 km |
| Region (SA4) | Hume |
| Area (SA3) | Wodonga - Alpine |
| Local Government | Indigo |
| Federal Electorate | Indi |
| State Electorate | Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 49 (14.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 35 (10.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 59 (17.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 117 (34.2%) |
| 65+ years | 77 (22.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 25 (7.3%) |
| Arthritis | 21 (6.1%) |
| Diabetes | 15 (4.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.3%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 19 (16.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 50 (42.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 50 (42.0%) |
Schools in Wooragee
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Wooragee. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Wooragee
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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.