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Agnes

VIC 3962 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.72 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Agnes

Agnes is a small rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 170 kilometres south-east of Melbourne near the town of Leongatha. The locality covers around 16 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. It is characteristic of South Gippsland's lush green dairy and beef farming country, with rolling hills and a temperate maritime climate.

Leongatha, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, provides local services including a hospital, schools, and shopping. The broader South Gippsland region is popular with those seeking a tree-change lifestyle, offering productive farming land, scenic coastal views from the Strzelecki Ranges, and access to Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Agnes.

Agnes falls under postcode 3962 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3962
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.60°, 146.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.72 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3962

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3962 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,615
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,758

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3962; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Leongatha
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
V/Line coach from Leongatha (approx. 10 km) to Melbourne; approx. 2–2.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Leongatha.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Agnes. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agnes VIC known for? +

Agnes is a quiet dairy farming locality in South Gippsland near Leongatha, set among the rolling green hills of a region known for prime dairy production and access to Wilsons Promontory.

How far is Agnes VIC from Melbourne CBD? +

Agnes is approximately 170 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, around 2 to 3 hours by road via the South Gippsland Highway.

Does Agnes VIC have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Agnes. V/Line coach services operate from Leongatha (approximately 10 km north) to Melbourne.

What is the population of Agnes VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Agnes has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small rural community in South Gippsland.

Is Agnes VIC a good place to live? +

Agnes suits those seeking a quiet South Gippsland lifestyle, with Leongatha's services nearby and the spectacular coastline of Wilsons Promontory and Phillip Island within easy reach.

What is the postcode for Agnes VIC? +

The postcode for Agnes, VIC is 3962.

Is Agnes a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Agnes is part of the South Gippsland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Agnes? +

Agnes had a population of 61 at the 2021 Census.