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Crossover

VIC 3821 • Victoria

161
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralCommuter BeltDairy
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About Crossover

Crossover is a rural locality in the Shire of Baw Baw, situated in West Gippsland approximately 106 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of around 161, the locality covers some 16.6 square kilometres of pastoral and rural-residential land in the countryside surrounding the towns of Warragul and Drouin. The area forms part of Baw Baw Shire's peri-urban fringe, where dairy farming and rural-lifestyle properties coexist amid rolling green hills.

Crossover benefits from its proximity to Warragul and Drouin — Baw Baw Shire's two major towns — which offer a full range of shopping, schools, healthcare, and dining. The Gippsland rail line connects the region to Melbourne, with Warragul station around 10 kilometres away providing regular V/Line services. The Strzelecki Ranges to the south and the Mount Baw Baw plateau to the north create a scenic backdrop, and the area's green countryside appeals to those seeking a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within reach of Melbourne.

Crossover falls under postcode 3821 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
3821
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.92°, 145.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.61 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3821

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3821 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,120
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,718

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3821; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Baw Baw Shire local services (limited) — Warragul / Drouin approx. 15-25 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
106 km
By Train
Drive to Warragul (~10 km), then approx. 1 hr 15 min to Flinders Street via Gippsland Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min - 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 5 min - 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Princes Freeway (M1) provides main road access to Melbourne; Warragul is the primary service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Crossover is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable services; a car is needed for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
161
▲ 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 Crossover. 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 Crossover known for? +

Crossover is a quiet semi-rural locality in West Gippsland's Baw Baw Shire, known for its rolling green countryside, dairy farming character, and position close to the towns of Warragul and Drouin.

How far is Crossover from Melbourne? +

Crossover is approximately 106 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, around a 1 hour 5 to 1 hour 50 minute drive via the Princes Freeway (M1). Warragul, the nearest major town, is about 10 kilometres away.

Does Crossover have public transport? +

Crossover itself has no direct rail service, but Warragul station — approximately 10 kilometres away — is served by V/Line's Gippsland Line, with regular trains to Melbourne's Flinders Street in around 1 hour 15 minutes. Local bus services connect the area to Warragul and Drouin.

What is the population of Crossover? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 161 for Crossover, consistent with its character as a small, dispersed rural locality in Baw Baw Shire.

Is Crossover a good place to live? +

Crossover suits those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle within reasonable commuting distance of Melbourne, with the towns of Warragul and Drouin close by for everyday needs. The green Gippsland countryside, affordable rural land, and access to the Gippsland rail line make it appealing to families and acreage buyers.

What is the postcode for Crossover? +

The postcode for Crossover, Victoria is 3821.

Is Crossover a safe area? +

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