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Victoria · Postcode 3825
Yallourn North postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 128 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Yallourn North 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 Yallourn North ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Yallourn North vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yallourn North | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,276 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $220 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $953 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% +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.
Yallourn North is a locality 128 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3825. It falls within the Latrobe - Gippsland region. The local government area is Latrobe (Vic.).
According to the 2021 Census, Yallourn North has a population of 1,511 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,276, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 45 (3.0% of residents).
Housing in Yallourn North includes a median weekly rent of $220, median monthly mortgage repayment of $953, with 598 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yallourn North scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Yallourn North is served by Yallourn North Primary School.
Yallourn North is part of the Wellington statistical area in Victoria.
Yallourn North details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3825 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,511 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,276/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $220 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $953 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 80.8 km² |
| Population Density | 19/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 598 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 45 (3.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -38.1596163 |
| Longitude | 146.3612622 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 128 km |
| Region (SA4) | Latrobe - Gippsland |
| Area (SA3) | Wellington |
| Local Government | Latrobe (Vic.) |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
| State Electorate | Narracan (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 267 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 171 (11.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 360 (23.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 451 (29.8%) |
| 65+ years | 264 (17.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 194 (12.8%) |
| Asthma | 165 (10.9%) |
| Diabetes | 101 (6.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 77 (5.1%) |
| Cancer | 56 (3.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 41 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 6 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 21 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 182 (31.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 199 (34.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 177 (30.6%) |
Schools in Yallourn North
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Yallourn North. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Yallourn North
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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.