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Callignee

VIC 3844 • Victoria

391
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuietFamily-Friendly
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About Callignee

Callignee is a small rural locality in Victoria's Latrobe Valley region, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of Traralgon in the Latrobe City Council area. Covering around 42 square kilometres of rolling hillside and bushland, the locality has a 2021 Census population of 391 spread across predominantly acreage and rural residential properties. Callignee gained wider recognition following the devastating Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009, which caused significant loss of life and property in the area and left a lasting mark on the community.

The locality sits in a scenic rural corridor between the Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland, with the regional centre of Traralgon providing access to schools, healthcare, shopping, and employment. Churchill, home to Federation University's Gippsland campus, is also within easy reach, bringing an educational presence to the broader region. Residents value Callignee's resilient community spirit and its position amid the lush Gippsland landscape, with the Strzelecki Ranges providing a picturesque backdrop for this peaceful rural neighbourhood.

Callignee falls under postcode 3844 and is governed by the Wellington Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3844
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Morwell (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.32°, 146.61°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.91 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3844

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3844, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,470
Median 2023–24
$58,836
▲ 16.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,114

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3844; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Traralgon
15 km
Car required

Bus Services

  • No regular services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
Drive to Traralgon (~15 km), then V/Line Gippsland Line to Flinders Street (~2 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs - 2 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs

🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) connects to Melbourne; Traralgon is the practical hub for services and transport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily needs met in Traralgon or Churchill by car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
391
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Callignee known for? +

Callignee is known for its scenic Gippsland bushland setting and, tragically, for the severe impact of the Black Saturday bushfires in February 2009, which devastated the community. The locality has since shown remarkable resilience, and its rolling hillside landscape remains a defining feature.

How far is Callignee from Traralgon? +

Callignee is approximately 15 kilometres south of Traralgon, making it roughly a 15–20 minute drive to access the full range of services available in the Latrobe Valley's main commercial centre.

Does Callignee have public transport? +

There is no regular bus service to Callignee. The nearest train station is Traralgon on the V/Line Gippsland Line, approximately 15 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for most daily needs.

What is the population of Callignee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Callignee has a population of 391 residents across approximately 129 dwellings, spread over 42 square kilometres of rural Gippsland countryside.

Is Callignee a good place to live? +

Callignee offers a quiet rural lifestyle in beautiful Gippsland bushland, close enough to Traralgon and Churchill for everyday services. It suits those who value space, natural surroundings, and a close community — particularly families seeking an acreage lifestyle in the Latrobe Valley.

What is the postcode for Callignee? +

The postcode for Callignee is 3844, shared with Traralgon and surrounding rural localities in the Latrobe City area of East Gippsland, Victoria.

Is Callignee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Callignee is part of the Wellington 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.