Bellellen

VIC 3380 • Victoria

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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3380
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.07°, 142.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.15 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.