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Ballangeich

VIC 3279 • Victoria

71
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
84.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietEstablished
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About Ballangeich

Ballangeich is a small rural locality in western Victoria's Western District, situated within the Shire of Moyne along the Hopkins Highway, approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool and 247 kilometres west of Melbourne. With a population of 71 residents across roughly 84 square kilometres of open grazing country, it is one of the smaller communities in Moyne Shire. The name Ballangeich is of Scottish Gaelic origin, translating loosely as 'windy place', a fitting description of the wind-swept open plains that characterise this corner of south-west Victoria.

The locality is predominantly pastoral, with sheep and cattle grazing on rolling grassland managed by the traditional owners, the Eastern Maar people. Ballangeich sits between the regional centres of Warrnambool to the south-west and Mortlake to the north-east, and is historically noted for its connection to the devastating Ash Wednesday fires of 1983, which started in the area and caused widespread loss of homes and livestock. Residents travel to Warrnambool or Mortlake for services, schools, and shopping. A limited regional bus service operated by Victoria Regional Buses links Ballangeich along the Mortlake–Warrnambool corridor.

Ballangeich falls under postcode 3279 and is governed by the Moyne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3279
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 142.66°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
84.05 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3279

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3279 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,623
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,169

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3279; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrnambool Station
30 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Victoria Regional Buses Mortlake-Warrnambool — Warrnambool Approx. 30-40 min to Warrnambool

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
247 km
By Train
V/Line from Warrnambool (~30 km drive) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx. 3 hrs by train
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hrs 45 min - 3 hrs 15 min via Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hrs 30 min - 2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Hopkins Highway links Ballangeich to Warrnambool and Mortlake; Victoria Regional Buses runs Wed and Fri services along the Mortlake-Warrnambool route

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; there are no local shops or services within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
71
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2% 10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 63.8%
View all offence subgroups for Moyne →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballangeich known for? +

Ballangeich is known as a quiet pastoral locality in Victoria's Western District. It gained historical significance as the starting point of the Ash Wednesday bushfires on 16 February 1983, one of Australia's most devastating fire events, which caused widespread destruction across the region.

How far is Ballangeich from Warrnambool? +

Ballangeich is approximately 30 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool along the Hopkins Highway, a drive of around 25 to 35 minutes.

Does Ballangeich have public transport? +

Ballangeich is served by Victoria Regional Buses on the Mortlake to Warrnambool route, which operates on Wednesdays and Friday evenings. There is no train station in Ballangeich; the nearest rail connection is at Warrnambool Station, approximately 30 kilometres away, on the V/Line Warrnambool Line.

What is the population of Ballangeich? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ballangeich has a population of 71 residents across approximately 84 square kilometres, with 23 dwellings, reflecting its very low settlement density as a Western District pastoral area.

Is Ballangeich a good place to live? +

Ballangeich suits those who value a very quiet rural lifestyle in Victoria's open Western District. It is well-positioned between Warrnambool and Mortlake for access to services, and its wide pastoral landscapes and heritage character appeal to farming families and rural lifestyle seekers.

What is the postcode for Ballangeich? +

The postcode for Ballangeich, Victoria is 3279.

Is Ballangeich a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ballangeich is part of the Moyne 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.