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Yarraville Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Yarraville Compares
Yarraville vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Yarraville | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,485 +VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $462 +VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,500 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -VIC | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 3013 covers Yarraville, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 7 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Maribyrnong.
According to the 2021 Census, Yarraville has a population of 15,636 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $2,485, above the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 129 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Yarraville includes a median weekly rent of $462, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,500, with 6,060 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 66.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yarraville scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Yarraville area, including Yarraville West Primary School, Wembley Primary School, Kingsville Primary School and others.
Yarraville is part of the Maribyrnong statistical area in Victoria.
Yarraville Details
| Postcode | 3013 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 15,636 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,485/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,246/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $462 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,500 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 5.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2763/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,060 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 129 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.819811 |
| Longitude | 144.8813738 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 7 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Maribyrnong |
| Local Government | Maribyrnong |
| Federal Electorate | Gellibrand |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,996 (19.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,409 (9.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,555 (35.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,997 (25.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,681 (10.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,450 (9.3%) |
| Arthritis | 887 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 528 (3.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 371 (2.4%) |
| Cancer | 353 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 131 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 66 (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 | 569 (9.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,732 (45.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,134 (35.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 572 (9.5%) |
Schools in Yarraville
Suburbs Near Yarraville
Same Postcode (3013)
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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.