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Byaduk

VIC 3301 • Victoria

129
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
119.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordableFarming
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About Byaduk

Byaduk is a small rural township in the Shire of Southern Grampians in Victoria's Western District, situated approximately 16 kilometres north of Hamilton. With a population of just 129 people as of the 2021 Census, it covers an expansive 120 square kilometres of volcanic plains and pastoral farmland. European settlement began around 1853, when Wendish (Sorbian) Lutheran immigrants arrived and named the settlement Neukirch after their hometown in Saxony, giving the area a distinctive cultural heritage.

Byaduk retains a quiet, close-knit farming community character with little commercial activity of its own, though residents rely on nearby Hamilton for services, shopping and healthcare. The surrounding landscape is ideal for sheep and cattle grazing, and the area's heritage is preserved through the Byaduk Heritage Precinct. The community gathers around the J.A. Christie Oval and the local area is dotted with historic Lutheran sites. It suits those seeking affordable rural acreage with a genuine small-town feel.

Byaduk 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
119.90 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

  • Regional coach — Hamilton ~20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
298 km
By Car (Peak)
~3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hr

🛣️ Hamilton (16 km) is the nearest service centre. Melbourne is ~3 hours by car via the Henty Highway.

Walkability Car Dependent

A rural township with no public transport links. Car ownership is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
129
▲ 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 Byaduk. 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

Where is Byaduk located? +

Byaduk is located in the Shire of Southern Grampians in Victoria's Western District, approximately 16 kilometres north of Hamilton.

What is Byaduk known for? +

Byaduk is known for its unique heritage as a settlement founded by Wendish (Sorbian) Lutheran immigrants in the 1850s, originally named Neukirch. The Byaduk Heritage Precinct preserves this history.

What is the population of Byaduk? +

According to the 2021 Census, Byaduk had a population of 129 people across its approximately 120 square kilometre area.

Is there public transport in Byaduk? +

Byaduk has no regular public transport services. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Hamilton being the nearest town at around 16 kilometres away.

Is Byaduk a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Byaduk 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.