Wy Yung Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Wy Yung is a locality approximately 233 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Wy Yung is 3875, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Wy Yung has a population of 1,940 (930 males, 1,013 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Wy Yung is $1,506, with a median personal income of $723 per week.
The median weekly rent is $278 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.
In terms of birthplace, 97% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (17), Netherlands (13), and Germany (11).
94.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Wy Yung shows 912 people employed (521 full-time, 337 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
The most common occupations are professionals (159), technicians & trades (93), and managers (65).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Wy Yung has an IRSAD score of 990 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Wy Yung covers an area of 36.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 53 persons per km².
Statistically, Wy Yung sits within the Wellington area, part of the broader Latrobe - Gippsland region. It falls under the East Gippsland local government area.
The federal electorate for Wy Yung is Gippsland (Rural).
Wy Yung Details
| Postcode | 3875 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,940 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,506/week |
| Median Personal Income | $723/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $278 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 36.7 km² |
| Population Density | 53/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 764 |
| Completed Year 12 | 35.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 93.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 36 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -37.8035 |
| Longitude | 147.6191 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 233 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | East Gippsland |
| Federal Electorate | Gippsland |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 361 (18.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 184 (9.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 405 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 534 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 467 (24.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 169 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 76 (3.9%) |
| Asthma | 69 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 60 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 53 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 40 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 3 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 34 (4.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 188 (25.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 307 (40.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 223 (29.7%) |