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Caldermeade

VIC 3984 • Victoria

181
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Caldermeade

Caldermeade is a rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Cardinia, situated approximately 71 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD in the South Gippsland region. With a population of 181 at the 2021 Census, it is a small and sparsely settled community spread across around 41 square kilometres of low-lying agricultural land. The area has a modest median income and is characterised by farming properties, grazing land, and semi-rural residential holdings.

Caldermeade has a quiet pastoral character typical of the South Gippsland corridor, with the township of Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham providing the nearest shops, services, and transport connections. A railway station once served the locality on the South Gippsland line from 1890 until the 1960s, and a post office operated from 1901 to 1967. Today the area is best suited to those seeking a rural lifestyle within reasonable driving distance of Melbourne, with the South Gippsland Highway and Bass Highway offering access to the city and the Mornington Peninsula beyond.

Caldermeade falls under postcode 3984 and is governed by the Cardinia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3984
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cardinia
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.31°, 145.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.57 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3984

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3984, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,394
Median 2023–24
$54,911
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,522

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3984; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach via Koo Wee Rup — Melbourne CBD (Flinders Street) via Dandenong Approx. 90–120 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
71 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Pakenham station for Gippsland Line services
By Car (Peak)
75–100 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
60–75 min

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway provides main road access north to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Caldermeade has no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
181
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
284.4 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Down 46.9%
Motor vehicle theft
277.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.6% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
193.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 17.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr Up 65.4% 10yr Up 27.1%
Steal from vehicle
860.6 / 100k
2yr Up 108.1% 10yr Up 21.7%
View all offence subgroups for Cardinia →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caldermeade known for? +

Caldermeade is known as a quiet rural locality in South Gippsland. It once had a railway station on the South Gippsland line (operating from 1890 until the 1960s) and a post office that ran from 1901 to 1967. Today the area is characterised by farming and grazing properties.

How far is Caldermeade from Melbourne CBD? +

Caldermeade is approximately 71 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD. The drive takes around 60–75 minutes off-peak via the South Gippsland Highway.

Does Caldermeade have public transport? +

Caldermeade has no rail service. The nearest train station is Pakenham, approximately 30 kilometres to the north-west. Regional coach services connect the broader area via Koo Wee Rup to Melbourne, but a car is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Caldermeade? +

According to the 2021 Census, Caldermeade has a population of 181 residents, making it a very small rural community in the Shire of Cardinia.

Is Caldermeade a good place to live? +

Caldermeade suits those seeking a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne. It offers peace, open space, and agricultural surroundings, though residents need a car for all services and shopping, with Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham as the nearest service towns.

What is the postcode for Caldermeade? +

The postcode for Caldermeade is 3984.

Is Caldermeade a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Caldermeade is part of the Cardinia 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.