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Beulah

VIC 3395 • Victoria

312
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
657.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalMalleeQuietEstablished
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About Beulah

Beulah is a small agricultural town in the southern Mallee region of Victoria, situated approximately 395 kilometres north-west of Melbourne within the Shire of Yarriambiack. With a population of around 312 residents spread across a vast 658 square kilometre locality, the town serves as a quiet rural service centre for the surrounding dryland farming country. The township was proclaimed in 1891 following the subdivision of Mallee blocks, and the arrival of the railway from Warracknabeal in 1894 cemented its role as a grain collection point for the broader Wimmera-Mallee district.

Beulah is known colloquially as the 'Centre of the Barleybelt', reflecting the area's long tradition of dryland farming of wheat, barley, and pulses across the surrounding plains. The town retains a resilient community spirit and provides essential local services including a school, general store, and sporting facilities, while larger centres such as Warracknabeal (approximately 25 kilometres to the south) offer additional shops, medical services, and facilities. The surrounding landscape of flat, open Mallee country attracts those who appreciate wide skies, a close-knit community, and a deeply agricultural way of life.

Beulah falls under postcode 3395 and is governed by the Yarriambiack Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3395
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yarriambiack
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.92°, 142.44°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
657.86 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3395

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3395 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$69,127
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$99,748

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3395; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Very limited regional bus services — Warracknabeal and surrounding towns ~25 min to Warracknabeal

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
395 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Horsham (~90 km) for V/Line coach connection to Melbourne (~4.5 hours total)
By Car (Peak)
4-4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5-4 hours

🛣️ Access via the Henty Highway; Warracknabeal is the nearest service centre (~25 km south)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Small rural town with limited local facilities; a car is needed for most shopping and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
312
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
270.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Down 24.0%
Motor vehicle theft
79.6 / 100k
2yr Up 27.1% 10yr Up 34.1%
Non-FV assault
238.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 40.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
222.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.2%
View all offence subgroups for Yarriambiack →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beulah known for? +

Beulah is known as the 'Centre of the Barleybelt', reflecting its long tradition of dryland farming including wheat, barley, and pulses. The town has a resilient agricultural community and a proud history dating to the 1891 township proclamation and the arrival of the railway in 1894.

How far is Beulah from Melbourne? +

Beulah is approximately 395 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a drive of around 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic and route via the Western or Henty Highway.

Does Beulah have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Beulah — the historic railway line closed long ago. Very limited regional bus services connect to Warracknabeal. A private vehicle is essential for getting around in this remote Mallee town.

What is the population of Beulah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Beulah has a population of approximately 312 residents within the Shire of Yarriambiack, spread across a very large locality area of around 658 square kilometres.

Is Beulah a good place to live? +

Beulah suits those deeply connected to farming and rural life, offering wide open spaces, a close-knit community, and affordable living. It is best suited to those involved in agriculture or who appreciate the slower pace of Mallee country living, as urban amenities require a drive to Warracknabeal or further afield.

What is the postcode for Beulah? +

The postcode for Beulah, Victoria is 3395.

Is Beulah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Beulah is part of the Yarriambiack 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.