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Clydebank

VIC 3851 • Victoria

133
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
59.00 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralPastoralPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Clydebank

Clydebank is a rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated within the Shire of Wellington in the state's south-east. The locality spans nearly 59 square kilometres of undulating pastoral land in the broader Yarram district, approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne. With a population of 133, Clydebank is a quiet, dispersed agricultural community characteristic of the South Gippsland hinterland.

The surrounding landscape is defined by grazing country, state forests, and the coastal hinterland that typifies the Wellington Shire region. The nearby town of Yarram — South Gippsland's main service centre in this part of the coast — provides residents with schools, shops, and medical services within a short drive. The area is popular with those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle, with the Ninety Mile Beach coastline and Gippsland Lakes region within easy reach for recreation.

Clydebank falls under postcode 3851 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 Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3851
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.04°, 147.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
59.00 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3851

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3851, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,823
Median 2023–24
$46,324
▲ 19.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,946

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3851; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach — Traralgon / Melbourne Approx. 3–4 hrs to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct rail; V/Line coach from Yarram to Traralgon with connection to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway. Car is essential.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is required to access shops and facilities in Yarram.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
133
▲ 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 Clydebank. 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 Clydebank known for? +

Clydebank is a quiet pastoral locality in South Gippsland's Wellington Shire, known for its grazing farmland and proximity to the Ninety Mile Beach coastline and Gippsland Lakes region.

How far is Clydebank from Melbourne? +

Clydebank is approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne, around a 2.5 to 3-hour drive via the South Gippsland or Princes Highway.

Does Clydebank have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Clydebank. V/Line coach services operate from nearby Yarram (approximately 15 km away) to Traralgon and Melbourne, though a car is the most practical option for local travel.

What is the population of Clydebank? +

According to the 2021 Census, Clydebank has a population of approximately 133 residents, making it a small and sparsely settled rural locality in the Wellington Shire.

Is Clydebank a good place to live? +

Clydebank suits those seeking a rural lifestyle in Gippsland, with wide open farmland, nearby state forests, and coastal recreation at the Ninety Mile Beach. Yarram provides essential services within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Clydebank? +

The postcode for Clydebank, VIC is 3851.

Is Clydebank a safe area? +

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