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Ellinbank

VIC 3821 • Victoria

229
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDairy FarmingBushland
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About Ellinbank

Ellinbank is a farming locality in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges in Victoria's West Gippsland region, approximately 11 kilometres south of Warragul and 113 kilometres east of Melbourne, within the Baw Baw Shire local government area. The locality covers around 22 square kilometres of rolling green hills dominated by dairy and beef farming. Ellinbank is home to Agriculture Victoria's Ellinbank SmartFarm, Australia's leading dairy innovation and research facility, which has operated in the locality for over 50 years.

The surrounding district is deeply connected to Victoria's dairy industry, and the Ellinbank SmartFarm has become nationally recognised for its research into sustainable and carbon-neutral dairying. The nearby town of Warragul provides residents with full services including schools, supermarkets, cafes, and the Warragul train station with Gippsland Line services to Melbourne. Ellinbank appeals to those seeking a rural lifestyle in a productive agricultural landscape, with access to West Gippsland's scenic ranges and the conveniences of Warragul close at hand.

Ellinbank 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
22.52 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 Station
11 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Warragul ~15 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
113 km
By Train
~1 hr 20 min from Warragul Station (Gippsland Line)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway/M1; Warragul Station is the key commuter gateway for the area

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ellinbank is a rural farming locality with no local commercial services; all daily needs require driving to Warragul

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
229
▲ 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 Ellinbank. 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 Ellinbank known for? +

Ellinbank is best known for being the home of the Ellinbank SmartFarm, Agriculture Victoria's leading dairy innovation and research facility. Operating for over 50 years in the foothills of the Strzelecki Ranges, it is recognised as Australia's premier facility for dairy farming research and technology.

How far is Ellinbank from Melbourne CBD? +

Ellinbank is approximately 113 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, about 11 kilometres south of Warragul. The drive takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to 1.5 hours off-peak via the Princes Highway.

Does Ellinbank have public transport? +

Ellinbank has no direct public transport. The nearest train station is Warragul (approximately 11 kilometres away), which offers Gippsland Line services to Melbourne CBD in around 80 minutes. A car is needed to access the station.

What is the population of Ellinbank? +

Ellinbank is a small rural locality with a population of approximately 229 at the 2021 Census, spread across roughly 22 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Strzelecki Ranges foothills.

Is Ellinbank a good place to live? +

Ellinbank is well-suited to those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in productive dairy farming country, with the regional town of Warragul close by for services. Its scenic Gippsland setting and access to the Warragul rail corridor make it attractive to those who don't mind a daily commute.

What is the postcode for Ellinbank? +

The postcode for Ellinbank, VIC is 3821.

Is Ellinbank a safe area? +

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