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Framlingham East

VIC 3265 • Victoria

25
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Framlingham East

Framlingham East is a small rural locality in Victoria's Western District, located approximately 233 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and about 20 kilometres north-east of the coastal city of Warrnambool, within the Shire of Moyne. The area sits near the Hopkins River and the adjacent Framlingham Aboriginal Trust, one of the oldest surviving Aboriginal reserves in Victoria. With an estimated population of under 100, it is a quiet agricultural locality characterised by rolling green farmland, remnant eucalyptus woodland, and rich pastoral history.

Framlingham East is part of a district with deep Indigenous significance — the Framlingham area has been home to the Girai Wurrung people for thousands of years, and the Aboriginal reserve established here in the 1860s remains an important community today. The locality offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with close access to the amenities of Warrnambool, including shopping, hospitals, and education. Nearby Framlingham Forest provides habitat for koalas and diverse birdlife, making the area attractive to nature lovers and those seeking a quiet country lifestyle on Victoria's Great Ocean Road hinterland.

Framlingham East falls under postcode 3265 and is governed by the Corangamite Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3265
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 142.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.65 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3265

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3265 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,855
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,474

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3265; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrnambool Station
20 km
N/A - drive

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
233 km
By Train
~3 hrs from Warrnambool Station (V/Line Warrnambool service)
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Princes Highway and Hamilton Highway connect to Melbourne; V/Line from Warrnambool

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no public transport; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
25
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.8 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
209.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Up 30.6%
Non-FV assault
164.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.4 / 100k
2yr Up 137.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Corangamite →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Framlingham East? +

Framlingham East is a rural locality in Victoria's Western District, approximately 233 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and 20 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool.

What is the significance of Framlingham? +

The Framlingham area is of deep cultural significance to the Girai Wurrung (Kirrae Wuurong) people. The Framlingham Aboriginal Trust is one of the oldest surviving Aboriginal reserves in Victoria, established in the 1860s.

What LGA is Framlingham East in? +

Framlingham East is located within the Shire of Moyne local government area.

What wildlife can be found near Framlingham East? +

Framlingham Forest, near the locality, is well known as a koala habitat and supports diverse birdlife and native fauna across its remnant eucalyptus woodland.

Is Framlingham East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Framlingham East is part of the Corangamite 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.

What is the population of Framlingham East? +

Framlingham East had a population of 25 at the 2021 Census.