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Carapook

VIC 3312 • Victoria

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulCar-Dependent
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About Carapook

Carapook is a small rural locality in Victoria's Western District, situated approximately 400 kilometres west of Melbourne within the Shire of Southern Grampians. The locality covers around 74.4 square kilometres of open farming country and light bush, with a 2021 census population of approximately 69 residents. Carapook lies in a broad agricultural district characterised by sheep and cattle grazing, with Hamilton — the regional centre of the Western District — located approximately 60 kilometres to the north-east. The locality is typical of South West Victoria's undulating pastoral landscapes, where wide skies, scattered farmsteads, and quiet unsealed roads define the rural character.

Carapook has no town centre or village commercial area; residents rely entirely on surrounding towns, with Hamilton providing the full range of retail, medical, educational, and cultural services for the district. The Shire of Southern Grampians, which administers the locality, covers a vast area of western Victoria rich in wool and beef production heritage. The surrounding countryside offers scenic pastoral beauty and access to the broader attractions of South West Victoria, including the Grampians National Park to the north-east. Carapook suits those seeking a quiet and affordable rural lifestyle within a large Western District farming community.

Carapook falls under postcode 3312 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 Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3312
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.64°, 141.37°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.36 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3312

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3312 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$40,096
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$46,298

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3312; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Hamilton railway station
60 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all travel N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
400 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest coach from Hamilton
By Car (Peak)
4 hr - 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr

🛣️ Hamilton is 60 km north-east and serves as the regional hub for all services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Carapook is a remote rural locality with no local services; a car is required for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 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 Carapook. 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 Carapook known for? +

Carapook is known as a quiet sheep and cattle farming locality in Victoria's Western District within the Southern Grampians Shire. The locality exemplifies the broad pastoral landscapes of South West Victoria, with open farmland and an unhurried rural lifestyle.

How far is Carapook from Melbourne? +

Carapook is approximately 400 kilometres west of Melbourne, roughly a 4-hour drive. Hamilton, the nearest regional centre, is approximately 60 kilometres to the north-east.

Does Carapook have public transport? +

Carapook has no public transport services. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with Hamilton serving as the closest regional hub for transport connections including coaches to Melbourne.

What is the population of Carapook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carapook had a population of approximately 69 residents. It is a very small locality with most of its area given over to farming.

Is Carapook a good place to live? +

Carapook suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in western Victoria's pastoral countryside. It is best suited to farming families or those who work the land, with Hamilton providing the nearest full range of urban services at about 60 kilometres.

What is the postcode for Carapook? +

The postcode for Carapook, Victoria is 3312.

Is Carapook a safe area? +

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