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Allambee Reserve

VIC 3871 • Victoria

96
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
33.06 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAffordableBushland
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About Allambee Reserve

Allambee Reserve is a small rural locality in the Gippsland region of Victoria, situated approximately 120 kilometres south-east of Melbourne within the Baw Baw Shire. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 96 residents living across 33.1 square kilometres of undulating farmland and bushland, with a median age of 44 years. The postcode area has a median taxable income of $48,635 reflecting a modest rural economy centred on agriculture and lifestyle properties.

The locality is known for its green, hilly landscape typical of South Gippsland's dairy country, and is home to the Allambee Camp, a popular outdoor adventure and school camp facility. The nearest service centres are Trafalgar and Yarragon on the Princes Highway, providing access to shops, schools, and essential services. Residents value the area for its privacy, affordable rural land, and proximity to the Strzelecki Ranges, making it suited to families and those seeking a quiet country lifestyle within reasonable reach of the Latrobe Valley and Melbourne via the M1.

Allambee Reserve falls under postcode 3871 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.42°, 146.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
33.06 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3871

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3871, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,457
Median 2023–24
$48,635
▲ 17.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,469

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3871; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Trafalgar Station
15 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services — Trafalgar / Yarragon 20-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
Drive to Trafalgar Station, then V/Line to Melbourne (approx. 2 hr total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via M1 Princes Freeway; nearest towns are Trafalgar and Yarragon

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural area with no local shops; a car is essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
96
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allambee Reserve known for? +

Allambee Reserve is a small rural locality in Gippsland's Baw Baw Shire, known for its green, hilly farming landscape and the Allambee Camp, a popular outdoor adventure and school camp facility in the area.

How far is Allambee Reserve from Melbourne? +

Allambee Reserve is approximately 120 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, which is about a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the M1 Princes Freeway.

Does Allambee Reserve have public transport? +

Public transport options are very limited. The nearest V/Line train station is at Trafalgar, about 15 kilometres away on the Gippsland Line. A car is the primary means of transport.

What is the population of Allambee Reserve? +

According to the 2021 Census, Allambee Reserve has a population of 96 residents with a median age of 44, living across 33.1 square kilometres of rural land.

Is Allambee Reserve a good place to live? +

Allambee Reserve is ideal for those seeking affordable rural land, privacy, and a quiet lifestyle amid Gippsland's rolling green hills. Daily services are available in nearby Trafalgar and Yarragon, both a short drive away.

What is the postcode for Allambee Reserve? +

The postcode for Allambee Reserve, Victoria is 3871.

Is Allambee Reserve a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Allambee Reserve is part of the Baw Baw 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.