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Garvoc

VIC 3265 • Victoria

248
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
103.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalDairy FarmingPeacefulWestern District
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About Garvoc

Garvoc is a small rural locality in the Western District of Victoria, situated approximately 223 kilometres south-west of Melbourne within the Moyne Shire local government area. With a 2021 Census population of 248 residents spread across roughly 104 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural community typical of the rolling pastoral country in this part of south-west Victoria. The locality is characterised by the dairy farming heritage that defines much of the surrounding Moyne Shire.

The wider region is well-served by the nearby town of Mortlake and the larger centre of Warrnambool approximately 45 kilometres to the west, which offers a full range of shopping, healthcare, and schooling. Garvoc itself has a close-knit community character shaped by generations of farming families, with the undulating green paddocks and volcanic plains landscape giving it the peaceful, open feel of the Western District. Residents rely on private vehicles for all day-to-day needs, with the Great Ocean Road tourist region accessible to the south.

Garvoc falls under postcode 3265 and is governed by the Moyne 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
Moyne
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
103.79 km²
Population Density
2 /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
45 km
Drive only

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services — Warrnambool / Melbourne Warrnambool approx 45 min drive; Warrnambool to Melbourne approx 3 hr by train

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
223 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Warrnambool (45 km) then V/Line to Southern Cross (~3 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hr

🛣️ Western Highway and Princes Highway provide road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural farming locality with no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Mortlake, Camperdown, or Warrnambool

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
248
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2% 10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 63.8%
View all offence subgroups for Moyne →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garvoc known for? +

Garvoc is known for its agricultural heritage in Victoria's Western District, particularly dairy farming. The locality is part of Moyne Shire, one of Australia's most productive dairy regions, and the landscape is defined by lush green paddocks and volcanic plains.

How far is Garvoc from Melbourne? +

Garvoc is approximately 223 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Western or Princes Highway.

Does Garvoc have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport service to Garvoc. The nearest V/Line train station is at Warrnambool, approximately 45 kilometres away, which has regular services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. A car is essential for living in Garvoc.

What is the population of Garvoc? +

According to the 2021 Census, Garvoc has a population of 248 residents across approximately 104 square kilometres, reflecting its dispersed rural and farming character.

Is Garvoc a good place to live? +

Garvoc is well-suited to those who love the open countryside and rural lifestyle of south-west Victoria. It offers affordable rural land and a quiet, community-focused existence, though residents need to be comfortable with car dependency and travelling to Mortlake or Warrnambool for shops and services.

What is the postcode for Garvoc? +

The postcode for Garvoc, Victoria is 3265, shared with several other localities in the Moyne Shire including Mortlake.

Is Garvoc a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Garvoc is part of the Moyne 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.