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Budgeree

VIC 3870 • Victoria

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
44.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulHistoric
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About Budgeree

Budgeree is a small rural locality in the Latrobe City Council area in Victoria's Gippsland region, situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Morwell in the hilly farming country between the Latrobe Valley and the Strzelecki Ranges. The locality's name is thought to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning 'good place', reflecting the area's fertile soils and reliable rainfall that attracted settlers from 1879. With a 2021 Census population of 146 residents spread across around 44 square kilometres, Budgeree has a long dairying and mixed-farming heritage.

Budgeree's community centres on the Prosper Valley Road corridor, where three historic community halls stand as reminders of a once-larger farming settlement. The area's scenic, hilly landscape supports continued agricultural activity, while the nearby Latrobe Valley cities of Morwell (approximately 20 kilometres north) and Moe (approximately 30 kilometres north-east) provide schools, hospitals, shops, and services. There is no railway at Budgeree, and car travel is essential; the nearest stations are at Morwell and Trafalgar, both around 24–30 kilometres away.

Budgeree falls under postcode 3870 and is governed by the Latrobe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3870
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Latrobe
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.44°, 146.32°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
44.03 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3870

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3870, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,009
Median 2023–24
$44,794
▲ 9.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,933

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3870; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Morwell Station
23.4 km
Drive only
Trafalgar Station
29.4 km
Drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
145 km
By Train
Drive to Morwell Station (approx. 23 km), then Gippsland Line train to Southern Cross — approx. 2 hrs by train.
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Access via South Gippsland Highway or Grand Ridge Road. Car is essential for local travel.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Budgeree has no local retail or services; residents drive to Morwell or Moe for all shopping and amenities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
634.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 28.8%
Motor vehicle theft
412.9 / 100k
2yr Up 78.3% 10yr Up 35.7%
Non-FV assault
642 / 100k
2yr Up 16.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.3% 10yr Up 87.9%
Steal from vehicle
1,065 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Latrobe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Budgeree known for? +

Budgeree is known for its pastoral history of dairying and mixed farming dating back to the 1870s. The locality's name is thought to come from an Aboriginal word meaning 'good place', and three historic community halls along Prosper Valley Road remain as landmarks of its once-thriving farming community.

How far is Budgeree from Melbourne CBD? +

Budgeree is approximately 145 kilometres east-south-east of Melbourne, accessible via the South Gippsland Highway or Grand Ridge Road. The drive typically takes around 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes.

Does Budgeree have public transport? +

Budgeree has no local bus service or railway station. The nearest train stations are at Morwell (about 23 km away) and Trafalgar (about 29 km away), both on the Gippsland Line to Melbourne Southern Cross. A car is essential.

What is the population of Budgeree? +

According to the 2021 Census, Budgeree had a population of 146 residents. The locality's population has declined significantly from its early-twentieth-century peak, reflecting the broader trend of farm consolidation and rural depopulation in Gippsland's hill country.

Is Budgeree a good place to live? +

Budgeree suits people seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in Gippsland's scenic hill country. Its fertile soils and reliable rainfall support farming, but residents need to drive to Morwell or Moe for schools, shops, and services, and there is no public transport within the locality.

What is the postcode for Budgeree? +

The postcode for Budgeree, VIC is 3870.

Is Budgeree a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Budgeree is part of the Latrobe 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.