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Baromi

VIC 3871 • Victoria

149
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.97 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuietFamily-Friendly
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About Baromi

Baromi is a tiny rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated within the South Gippsland Shire Council area and directly adjacent to the township of Mirboo North. With a population of 149 at the 2021 Census and a land area of less than one square kilometre, Baromi is effectively a close extension of the Mirboo North community. Historically, Baromi predates Mirboo North itself — the settlement at Baromi was the original foothold before the completion of the railway line to a terminus one kilometre away in 1885, prompting the new town of Mirboo North to grow around that station.

Residents of Baromi enjoy immediate access to Mirboo North's village amenities, including a pub, café, bakery, supermarket, primary school, and medical centre. The surrounding South Gippsland landscape is renowned for its lush rolling dairy country and access to the Grand Ridge Road scenic tourist route. Wilsons Promontory National Park is approximately 80 kilometres to the south-east, and the regional city of Traralgon is about 40 kilometres to the north-east via the South Gippsland Highway. Baromi suits those wanting a tight-knit rural community lifestyle in one of Victoria's most scenic farming regions.

Baromi falls under postcode 3871 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3871
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.40°, 146.18°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.97 km²
Population Density
154 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3871

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3871, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,457
Median 2023–24
$48,635
▲ 17.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,469

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3871; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Bus service via Mirboo North — Morwell / Traralgon (bus interchange) Approx 50 min – 1 hr

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
145 km
By Train
No direct service; connect from Traralgon (~40km) via Gippsland Line, approx 2 hrs total
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs – 2 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs

🛣️ Via South Gippsland Highway and Princes Freeway (M1); car strongly recommended for daily commuting

Walkability Car-Dependent

Baromi is immediately adjacent to Mirboo North's small village centre, making some local errands possible on foot, but most activities require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
149
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baromi VIC known for? +

Baromi is known for its historic connection to the founding of Mirboo North — the original settlement at Baromi preceded the town, which grew around the 1885 railway terminus. Today it is prized for its rural South Gippsland setting, lush dairy country, and proximity to the Grand Ridge Road scenic tourist route.

How far is Baromi from Melbourne? +

Baromi is approximately 145 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 45 minute to 2.5 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway or the Princes Freeway and Latrobe Valley route.

Does Baromi have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail through Baromi or Mirboo North. Bus services connect to Morwell and Traralgon, where passengers can access the Gippsland train line to Melbourne. A car is the most practical option for residents.

What is the population of Baromi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Baromi has a population of 149 residents, occupying less than one square kilometre immediately adjacent to the township of Mirboo North in South Gippsland.

Is Baromi a good place to live? +

Baromi offers a genuine rural lifestyle right beside Mirboo North's village amenities, making it ideal for families and individuals who want quiet South Gippsland living with immediate access to local services, schools, and the scenic landscapes of the region.

What is the postcode for Baromi? +

The postcode for Baromi, Victoria is 3871, shared with Mirboo North and surrounding localities.

Is Baromi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Baromi is part of the South Gippsland 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.