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Allambee South

VIC 3871 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuietSemi-Rural
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About Allambee South

Allambee South is a small rural locality in Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in the South Gippsland hills near the town of Mirboo North. The locality covers around 10 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by rolling hill country with dairy grazing, remnant forest, and the scenic landscapes of the Strzelecki Ranges foothills.

Mirboo North, approximately 8 kilometres to the north-east, provides local services including a general store, school, and community facilities, and is known as the gateway to the Strzelecki Ranges. Leongatha, roughly 15 kilometres to the south, offers more comprehensive services. The South Gippsland region is popular with tree-changers and those seeking a peaceful farming lifestyle. A car is essential for all local travel.

Allambee South falls under postcode 3871 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 Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.42°, 146.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.58 km²
Population Density
6 /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

Leongatha
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
V/Line coach from Leongatha (approx. 15 km) to Melbourne; approx. 2 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5–2 hours

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Mirboo North or 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 Allambee South. 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 Allambee South known for? +

Allambee South is a quiet rural locality in South Gippsland's hill country near Mirboo North, known for its dairy farming, Strzelecki Ranges scenery, and peaceful lifestyle.

How far is Allambee South from Melbourne CBD? +

Allambee South is approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road via the South Gippsland Highway.

Does Allambee South have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Allambee South. V/Line coach services operate from Leongatha (approximately 15 km south) to Melbourne.

What is the population of Allambee South? +

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

Is Allambee South a good place to live? +

Allambee South suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Strzelecki Ranges foothills, with Mirboo North and Leongatha providing services and Wilsons Promontory within reach.

What is the postcode for Allambee South? +

The postcode for Allambee South, VIC is 3871.

Is Allambee South a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Allambee South 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.