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Bellellen

VIC 3380 • Victoria

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalMountainSemi-Rural
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About Bellellen

Bellellen is a small rural locality in western Victoria, situated approximately 250 kilometres west of Melbourne near the town of Stawell in the Northern Grampians Shire. The locality covers around 18 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the agricultural country between the Grampians National Park to the south and the Wimmera plains to the north, used for sheep grazing and cereal cropping.

Stawell, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, provides local services including a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and community facilities, and is known for the Stawell Gift — Australia's most prestigious professional sprint race held each Easter. The Grampians National Park, a significant natural and cultural heritage site, is immediately to the south. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Bellellen.

Bellellen falls under postcode 3380 and is governed by the Northern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.07°, 142.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.15 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3380

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3380, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,714
Median 2023–24
$47,825
▲ 9.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,417

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3380; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Stawell
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
V/Line from Stawell (approx. 10 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx. 3 hours
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Western Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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

🛒 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 Northern Grampians Local Government Area, which contains Bellellen. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellellen known for? +

Bellellen is a rural locality near Stawell at the northern fringe of the Grampians National Park, close to the town famous for the Stawell Gift Easter sprint race and the spectacular Grampians sandstone ranges.

How far is Bellellen from Melbourne CBD? +

Bellellen is approximately 250 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, around 3 to 3.5 hours by road via the Western Highway.

Does Bellellen have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Bellellen. V/Line trains operate from Stawell station (approximately 10 km north) to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Bellellen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bellellen has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality near Stawell.

Is Bellellen a good place to live? +

Bellellen suits those who value living near the Grampians National Park, with Stawell's services nearby and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne available from the town.

What is the postcode for Bellellen? +

The postcode for Bellellen, VIC is 3380.

Is Bellellen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bellellen is part of the Northern Grampians 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.