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Bochara

VIC 3301 • Victoria

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
58.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHeritageQuiet
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About Bochara

Bochara is a small rural locality in the Western District of Victoria, situated approximately 10 kilometres west of Hamilton within the Southern Grampians Shire. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 84 residents across some 58 square kilometres of open farming country. Settled as part of a large 19th-century pastoral run, the district was subdivided in 1901 into smaller family farms and retains its strongly agricultural character today, falling within the federal electorate of Wannon.

Bochara is perhaps best known in the region for Bochara Wines, a boutique vineyard and cellar door established in 1998 that produces cool-climate varieties including Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, drawing visitors from Hamilton and beyond. The nearby Bochara Homestead complex, which overlooks the junction of McKinnon Creek and the Grange Burn, is recognised on the heritage register for its historical significance. Hamilton, the closest major service town, provides shopping, schools, the regional hospital, and V/Line coach connections to Melbourne. The landscape is typical of south-western Victoria — flat to gently rolling grasslands used for sheep, cattle, and cropping — with Wannon Falls located to the south-west.

Bochara falls under postcode 3301 and is governed by the Southern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3301
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.12°, 142.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
58.09 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3301

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3301 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,152
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,703

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3301; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (from Hamilton) — Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) Approx. 3 hr 30 min - 4 hr from Hamilton

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
No direct train; V/Line coach from Hamilton to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 3 hr 30 min - 4 hr)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Hamilton is the main service hub 10 km east; accessible via Henty Highway and Glenelg Highway

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; there are no shops or services within walking distance in this rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
139.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Down 59.2%
Motor vehicle theft
72.6 / 100k
2yr Up 19.5% 10yr Down 26.9%
Non-FV assault
405.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 104.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
133 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 57.9%
View all offence subgroups for Southern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bochara known for? +

Bochara is best known for Bochara Wines, a boutique vineyard and cellar door located 10 kilometres west of Hamilton that has operated since 1998 producing cool-climate varieties. The area also has significant heritage value, with the Bochara Homestead complex listed for its 19th-century pastoral history.

How far is Bochara from Melbourne? +

Bochara is approximately 290 kilometres west of Melbourne, making it around a 3 to 3 hour 30 minute drive via the Western Ring Road and Henty Highway. The nearest major service town is Hamilton, about 10 kilometres to the east.

Does Bochara have public transport? +

Bochara itself has no public transport, but the nearby town of Hamilton (approximately 10 km away) is served by V/Line coach services to Melbourne Southern Cross Station. A car is necessary for getting around locally.

What is the population of Bochara? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bochara has a population of 84 residents. The locality covers approximately 58 square kilometres of farming land in the Southern Grampians Shire.

Is Bochara a good place to live? +

Bochara is well suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in south-western Victoria, with the character of the Western District farming landscape and proximity to Hamilton's services. Bochara Wines and the scenic Wannon Falls area add to the locality's appeal.

What is the postcode for Bochara? +

The postcode for Bochara, Victoria is 3301.

Is Bochara a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bochara is part of the Southern 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.