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Bailieston

VIC 3608 • Victoria

120
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
93.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent
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About Bailieston

Bailieston is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated within the Strathbogie Shire approximately 100 kilometres north of Melbourne and around 15 kilometres east of Nagambie. Covering a substantial 93.6 square kilometres of farming land, the locality had a population of just 120 residents at the 2021 Census, making it one of the quieter corners of the Goulburn Valley region. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered gum trees, and the gentle undulations typical of Victoria's central tablelands.

The locality is close to Nagambie, which serves as the main service centre for local residents seeking shops, schools, medical facilities, and the celebrated Nagambie Lakes wine region. Agriculture — primarily grazing and cropping — forms the backbone of the local economy, and the wide-open spaces attract those who value a tranquil, self-sufficient rural lifestyle. Residents are well-placed to access the Hume Freeway corridor, with Melbourne reachable in under 90 minutes by car.

Bailieston falls under postcode 3608 and is governed by the Strathbogie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3608
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
93.60 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3608

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3608, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,820
Median 2023–24
$54,612
▲ 24.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,774

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3608; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nagambie Station
15 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services via Nagambie — Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) Approx. 90-100 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Nagambie Station (15km) then V/Line to Southern Cross (~1h 40min total)
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
85-95 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway accessible via Nagambie; car is the primary transport mode

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no shops or services on hand; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
120
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
236.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.9 / 100k
2yr Up 87.1% 10yr Up 82.6%
Non-FV assault
143.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.0% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.5% 10yr Up 63.7%
View all offence subgroups for Strathbogie →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bailieston known for? +

Bailieston is a quiet rural farming locality in the Strathbogie Shire, known for its open agricultural land and proximity to the Nagambie Lakes wine and tourism precinct along the Goulburn River.

How far is Bailieston from Melbourne CBD? +

Bailieston is approximately 100 kilometres north of Melbourne, making it around a 90-minute drive via the Hume Freeway and Nagambie.

Does Bailieston have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly servicing Bailieston. The nearest V/Line train station is at Nagambie, approximately 15 kilometres away on the Melbourne–Albury line.

What is the population of Bailieston? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bailieston has a population of 120 residents spread across approximately 94 square kilometres of farming land.

Is Bailieston a good place to live? +

Bailieston suits those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with plenty of space and a strong farming community feel. It is best suited to people who are comfortable with car dependency and value the peace and wide-open landscapes of the Goulburn Valley.

What is the postcode for Bailieston? +

The postcode for Bailieston, Victoria is 3608.

Is Bailieston a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bailieston is part of the Strathbogie 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.