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Ballendella

VIC 3561 • Victoria

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

Ballendella is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, located within the Campaspe Shire approximately 171 kilometres north of Melbourne and around 50 kilometres north of Bendigo. Covering around 26.7 square kilometres of flat irrigated farmland, the locality recorded a population of 120 at the 2021 Census. It lies in the broad, low-lying plains of the Campaspe River catchment, a productive agricultural region supporting dairy, grain, and horticultural operations.

Rochester, approximately 10 kilometres to the south, serves as the main service town for Ballendella residents, offering supermarkets, schools, medical services, and community facilities. The area is part of Victoria's northern irrigation district, and the flat terrain and rich soils have long supported mixed farming. Life in Ballendella is quintessentially rural — unhurried, community-focused, and shaped by the rhythms of the land and the seasons.

Ballendella falls under postcode 3561 and is governed by the Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3561
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.32°, 144.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.68 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3561

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3561, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,236
Median 2023–24
$48,572
▲ 27.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,766

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3561; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services via Rochester — Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) Approx. 2h 15min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
171 km
By Train
No direct service; V/Line coach from Rochester to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2h 00min–2h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 50min–2h 05min

🛣️ Calder Freeway and Northern Highway are the main routes to Melbourne; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A flat agricultural locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Rochester or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 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 Campaspe Local Government Area, which contains Ballendella. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ballendella known for? +

Ballendella is a quiet farming locality in the Campaspe Shire, known for its flat irrigated agricultural land and its place in Victoria's productive northern plains dairy and grain-growing region.

How far is Ballendella from Melbourne CBD? +

Ballendella is approximately 171 kilometres north of Melbourne, typically a 2-hour drive via the Calder Freeway and Northern Highway.

Does Ballendella have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Ballendella. V/Line coach services operate from nearby Rochester to Melbourne, but a car is the primary mode of transport for local residents.

What is the population of Ballendella? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ballendella has a population of 120 residents across approximately 27 square kilometres of farmland.

Is Ballendella a good place to live? +

Ballendella offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in Victoria's agricultural heartland, appealing to farming families and those who appreciate wide-open spaces and a tight-knit country community. Access to services requires a short drive to Rochester.

What is the postcode for Ballendella? +

The postcode for Ballendella, Victoria is 3561.

Is Ballendella a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ballendella is part of the Campaspe 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.