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Gainsborough

VIC 3822 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
6.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAgricultural
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About Gainsborough

Gainsborough is a small rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 100 kilometres east of Melbourne near the town of Warragul in the Baw Baw Shire. The locality covers around 7 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features rolling dairy and mixed farming land characteristic of West Gippsland's fertile Strzelecki Foothills.

Warragul, approximately 10 kilometres to the west, is the main service centre for the district providing a hospital, schools, major supermarkets, and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne. The Baw Baw region is a popular lifestyle destination for tree-changers, with excellent dairy farming, Warragul's growing food and restaurant scene, and the snow fields at Mt Baw Baw accessible in winter. A car is required as no local public transport serves Gainsborough.

Gainsborough falls under postcode 3822 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
3822
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.19°, 145.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6.57 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3822

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3822 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$57,353
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,738

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3822; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
V/Line from Warragul (approx. 10 km) to Melbourne Flinders Street; approx. 1.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1–1.5 hours

🛣️ Princes Highway (Hwy 1) provides road access; Warragul is a well-serviced regional town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Warragul.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 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 Gainsborough. 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 Gainsborough VIC known for? +

Gainsborough is a quiet farming locality near Warragul in West Gippsland, known for its dairy country and convenient location within easy reach of Melbourne and the Baw Baw alpine area.

How far is Gainsborough from Melbourne CBD? +

Gainsborough is approximately 100 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, around 1.5 to 2 hours by road via the Princes Highway.

Does Gainsborough VIC have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Gainsborough. V/Line trains operate from Warragul station (approximately 10 km west) to Melbourne Flinders Street in about 1.5 hours.

What is the population of Gainsborough VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gainsborough has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small rural locality in the Baw Baw Shire.

Is Gainsborough VIC a good place to live? +

Gainsborough suits those seeking a West Gippsland lifestyle, combining rural farming character with excellent proximity to Warragul's services and fast V/Line rail access to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Gainsborough VIC? +

The postcode for Gainsborough, VIC is 3822.

Is Gainsborough a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Gainsborough? +

Gainsborough had a population of 61 at the 2021 Census.