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Childers

VIC 3824 • Victoria

91
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
21.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAffordableAgriculturalEstablished
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About Childers

Childers is a small rural locality in the Gippsland region of Victoria, situated within the Shire of Baw Baw approximately 140 kilometres east of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of just 91, the locality sits in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges between Thorpdale and Trafalgar South, surrounded by productive farmland. The area shares the postcode 3824 median taxable income of $54,945 reflecting a modest rural community with an older demographic profile.

Childers is characterised by its rolling green hills, dairy farms, and quiet country roads that typify the West Gippsland landscape. The nearest services and shops are in Thorpdale, a small town known for its potato farming heritage, or the larger centres of Trafalgar and Moe along the Princes Highway. The area appeals to those seeking affordable rural acreage and a peaceful lifestyle within commuting distance of Latrobe Valley employment centres.

Childers falls under postcode 3824 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3824
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.25°, 146.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
21.75 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3824

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3824, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,049
Median 2023–24
$54,945
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,238

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3824; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Trafalgar
15 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Trafalgar / Moe 15-20 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Trafalgar station then V/Line to Southern Cross (~2 hours total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Access via Thorpdale Road to Princes Freeway (M1). Nearest larger towns are Trafalgar and Moe.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops or services within the locality; a car is essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
91
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Childers known for? +

Childers is a quiet rural locality in the Strzelecki Ranges foothills, known for its pastoral farmland and proximity to the potato-growing town of Thorpdale. The area is characterised by rolling green hills and a peaceful farming lifestyle.

How far is Childers from Melbourne CBD? +

Childers is approximately 140 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1.5 to 2-hour drive via the Princes Freeway (M1) depending on traffic conditions.

Does Childers have public transport? +

Childers has no direct public transport services. The nearest V/Line train station is in Trafalgar, approximately 15 kilometres away, offering services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station via the Gippsland line.

What is the population of Childers? +

According to the 2021 Census, Childers has a population of 91 residents spread across approximately 21.8 square kilometres of rural land in West Gippsland.

Is Childers a good place to live? +

Childers suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with affordable land and green surroundings. It is best for residents who are comfortable with car-dependent living and prefer the peace of country Victoria over urban convenience.

What is the postcode for Childers, Victoria? +

The postcode for Childers, Victoria is 3824, which it shares with nearby localities including Thorpdale and Trafalgar South.

Is Childers a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Childers is part of the Baw Baw 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.