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Denison

VIC 3858 • Victoria

453
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
80.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordablePastoral
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About Denison

Denison is a rural locality in the Gippsland region of Victoria, situated in the Gippsland South electoral district and falling within the Wellington Shire. Spread across approximately 81 square kilometres of pastoral countryside, the locality is positioned in East Gippsland, roughly 200 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 453 residents and a median household income below the national average, Denison reflects the modest, working rural character typical of Gippsland's farming communities.

The landscape around Denison is defined by open farmland and the broad Gippsland plains, with easy access to the natural attractions of the region including lakes, state forests, and national parks. Nearby towns such as Heyfield and Sale provide essential services, schools, and shopping for residents. The area suits those seeking affordable rural acreage living within Gippsland's agricultural heartland, within reasonable driving distance of the Latrobe Valley and coastal Gippsland destinations.

Denison falls under postcode 3858 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
3858
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.82°, 146.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
80.66 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3858

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3858, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,637
Median 2023–24
$50,467
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,647

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3858; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Heyfield / Sale Approx. 20–30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Sale, then Bairnsdale Line to Melbourne Southern Cross (~3 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hrs

🛣️ Princes Highway (A1) is the main route west toward Melbourne via the Latrobe Valley

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A fully rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs and services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
453
▲ 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 Denison. 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 Denison known for? +

Denison is a quiet rural locality in the Gippsland region of Victoria, known for its broad pastoral farmland and open countryside. It is part of the broader Wellington Shire agricultural area of East Gippsland.

How far is Denison from Melbourne? +

Denison is approximately 200 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Princes Highway through the Latrobe Valley.

Does Denison have public transport? +

There is no rail service in Denison. The nearest train stations are Sale and Rosedale on the Bairnsdale Line, approximately 20–30 kilometres away. A car is essential for all daily travel.

What is the population of Denison? +

Denison had a population of 453 residents at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 81 square kilometres of rural Gippsland countryside.

Is Denison a good place to live? +

Denison suits those seeking affordable rural acreage living in Gippsland's agricultural heartland, with access to the natural beauty of the region's lakes, forests, and parks. It is best suited to those comfortable with a car-dependent rural lifestyle and who value space over suburban convenience.

What is the postcode for Denison? +

The postcode for Denison, Victoria is 3858.

Is Denison a safe area? +

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