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Apsley

VIC 3319 • Victoria

329
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
332.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuietPeaceful
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About Apsley

Apsley is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated along the Wimmera Highway within the West Wimmera Shire Council area, close to the South Australian border. It lies approximately 28 kilometres west of Edenhope and around 400 kilometres west of Melbourne, covering some 332 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating farming country. The locality has a population of around 324 residents, and the local economy is centred on dryland cropping and livestock grazing typical of the Wimmera plains.

Apsley is home to the Apsley Golf Club, whose 18-hole course with sand greens is regarded as one of the more scenic in the region, set among native wattles and attended by abundant birdlife and wildlife. The surrounding landscape is quintessential Wimmera — wide open plains, grain crops, and sheep pastures under a vast sky. Residents travel to Edenhope for most services, including the Edenhope and District Memorial Hospital, while Naracoorte in South Australia is also within reach for larger shopping trips.

Apsley falls under postcode 3319 and is governed by the West Wimmera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3319
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
West Wimmera
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.87°, 141.05°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
332.12 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3319

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3319 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,441
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,779

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3319; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Edenhope Car only (~30 min)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
400 km
By Train
No practical rail connection
By Car (Peak)
4-4.5 hours via Western Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hours via Western Freeway

🛣️ Edenhope is ~28 km east; Adelaide CBD is approx 3.5 hours via Dukes Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small, dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; all errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
329
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
234.1 / 100k
2yr Up 130.1% 10yr Up 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
26 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 65.9%
Non-FV assault
130 / 100k
2yr Down 14.8% 10yr Down 36.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
104 / 100k
2yr Down 41.6% 10yr —
View all offence subgroups for West Wimmera →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apsley known for? +

Apsley is known for its peaceful, wide-open Wimmera farming landscape and the Apsley Golf Club — an 18-hole course with sand greens set among native wattles and abundant wildlife, regarded as one of the more charming rural courses in the region.

How far is Apsley from Melbourne? +

Apsley is approximately 400 kilometres west of Melbourne, making it a drive of around 4 hours via the Western Freeway and Wimmera Highway. The South Australian city of Adelaide is approximately 3.5 hours to the east via the Dukes Highway.

Does Apsley have public transport? +

Apsley has no regular public transport services. There is no rail service and no scheduled bus routes serving the locality. A car is essential for all travel, with Edenhope approximately 28 kilometres to the east serving as the nearest service hub.

What is the population of Apsley? +

Apsley has a population of approximately 324 residents, making it one of the smaller localities in Victoria's West Wimmera Shire. The community is engaged primarily in agricultural activities including grain farming and livestock grazing.

Is Apsley a good place to live? +

Apsley suits those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a close-knit farming community. It offers affordable land and a genuine country atmosphere, ideal for those involved in agriculture or seeking a quiet retirement. The nearest full-service town is Edenhope, about 30 minutes away.

What is the postcode for Apsley? +

The postcode for Apsley is 3319.

Is Apsley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Apsley is part of the West Wimmera 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.