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Black Range

VIC 3381 • Victoria

274
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.06 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteGrampians
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About Black Range

Black Range is a small rural locality in Victoria's Northern Grampians region, situated approximately 220 kilometres west of Melbourne within the Northern Grampians Shire. Covering around 74 square kilometres of open agricultural land and low-lying ranges, the area takes its name from a prominent ridgeline of dark-coloured hills that runs through the district. With a 2021 Census population of 274, Black Range is a sparsely settled farming community typical of the broader Wimmera-Grampians fringe.

The locality lies close to the small wine and farming town of Great Western, known for its historic underground cellars, and is within easy reach of Ararat, the nearest service centre with schools, supermarkets, and health facilities around 25 kilometres to the east. Farming — primarily sheep grazing and cereal cropping — underpins the local economy, and the landscape offers access to quiet rural roads and the scenic fringes of the Grampians National Park to the south-west. Life here is genuinely rural: unhurried, community-driven, and closely tied to the land.

Black Range falls under postcode 3381 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
3381
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.13°, 142.76°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.06 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3381

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3381 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,359
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,605

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3381; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — Car required for all travel N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct train service; Ararat station (~25 km) connects to Melbourne via V/Line Western line (approx. 2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) is the main route to Melbourne. Ararat is the nearest service town.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed farming locality with no shops or footpaths; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
274
▲ 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 Black Range. 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 Black Range known for? +

Black Range is a quiet pastoral locality in Victoria's Northern Grampians region, known for its sheep and cereal farming across rolling agricultural land near the scenic fringes of the Grampians. The area is close to Great Western, home to famous historic wine cellars.

How far is Black Range from Melbourne? +

Black Range is approximately 220 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD, roughly a 2 hour 10–30 minute drive via the Western Highway (A8).

Does Black Range have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Black Range. The nearest V/Line train station is at Ararat, approximately 25 kilometres to the east, connecting to Melbourne on the Western line. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Black Range? +

At the 2021 Census, Black Range had a population of 274 people, spread across a locality of approximately 74 square kilometres — reflecting its character as a dispersed farming community.

Is Black Range a good place to live? +

Black Range suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle in a peaceful, agricultural setting. It's ideal for farming families or those drawn to wide open spaces and the nearby Grampians landscape, but residents must be comfortable with limited local services and a car-dependent lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Black Range VIC? +

The postcode for Black Range, Victoria is 3381.

Is Black Range a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Black Range 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.