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Balintore

VIC 3249 • Victoria

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Balintore

Balintore is a small rural locality in the Corangamite Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 215 kilometres south-west of Melbourne near the town of Cobden. The locality covers around 16 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the lush dairy farming country of south-western Victoria's volcanic plains and basalt rolling hills, with a cool maritime climate supporting year-round pastures.

Cobden, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, is the main service centre for the Corangamite Shire providing a hospital, school, general stores, and community facilities, and is a town strongly associated with the dairy industry. The broader district is one of Victoria's most productive dairying regions, close to the Twelve Apostles and Great Ocean Road tourism corridor. A private vehicle is essential.

Balintore falls under postcode 3249 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3249
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.39°, 143.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.21 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3249

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3249 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,010
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,254

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3249; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cobden
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
215 km
By Train
V/Line coach from Cobden to Warrnambool, then train to Melbourne; approx. 3 hours
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ Princes Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Cobden.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balintore known for? +

Balintore is a dairy farming locality near Cobden in Victoria's Corangamite Shire, set in the productive volcanic plains dairy country close to the Great Ocean Road and Twelve Apostles.

How far is Balintore from Melbourne CBD? +

Balintore is approximately 215 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, around 2.5 to 3 hours by road via the Princes Highway.

Does Balintore have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Balintore. V/Line coach services connect Cobden (approximately 10 km north) to Warrnambool and onward to Melbourne.

What is the population of Balintore? +

According to the 2021 Census, Balintore has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural community in the Corangamite Shire.

Is Balintore a good place to live? +

Balintore suits those involved in dairying near Cobden, with the Great Ocean Road, Twelve Apostles, and V/Line rail connections all accessible from the surrounding district.

What is the postcode for Balintore? +

The postcode for Balintore, VIC is 3249.

Is Balintore a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Balintore is part of the Colac Otway 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.