🔍

Glenmore

VIC 3340 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
45.40 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralPeacefulCommuter Belt
Advertisement

About Glenmore

Glenmore is a rural locality in the Moorabool Shire in central Victoria, sharing the postcode 3340 with the nearby town of Bacchus Marsh, which lies roughly 8 kilometres to the east. Situated approximately 55 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, Glenmore covers around 45 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land on the western fringe of the Moorabool Valley. With a 2021 Census population of 75 residents, it is a sparsely settled locality characterised by broad grazing and farming properties.

The locality is within reach of Bacchus Marsh, which serves as the main service centre for the area, offering supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and a V/Line train connection to Melbourne. The surrounding Moorabool region is noted for its orchards and market gardens, and the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour — a significant heritage elm-lined road — is a short drive away. Glenmore is suited to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the outer western edge of Greater Melbourne's commuter catchment.

Glenmore falls under postcode 3340 and is governed by the Moorabool Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gorton, while state elections fall under the Melton (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3340
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moorabool
Federal Electorate
Gorton
State Electorate
Melton (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.79°, 144.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
45.40 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3340

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3340, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$51,354
Median 2023–24
$61,422
▲ 19.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,274

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3340; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bacchus Marsh
8 km
Not walkable — car required

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Bacchus Marsh Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
Via Bacchus Marsh station (approx. 8 km away); V/Line to Southern Cross takes approximately 65 min
By Car (Peak)
60-80 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50-65 min

🛣️ Western Ring Road and Western Freeway (M8) provide the main road corridor to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily needs require a car; the nearest shops and services are in Bacchus Marsh approximately 8 km away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
319.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.2%
Motor vehicle theft
273 / 100k
2yr Up 22.6% 10yr Up 29.3%
Non-FV assault
201.7 / 100k
2yr Up 21.3% 10yr Up 31.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 19.6%
Steal from vehicle
617.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 17.3%
View all offence subgroups for Moorabool →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glenmore known for? +

Glenmore is a quiet rural locality known for its agricultural land and open farming landscape within the Moorabool Shire. It sits near Bacchus Marsh, a town famed for its market gardens, orchards, and the heritage-listed Avenue of Honour lined with elm trees.

How far is Glenmore from Melbourne? +

Glenmore is approximately 55 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, a drive of roughly 60 to 80 minutes depending on traffic via the Western Freeway (M8).

Does Glenmore have public transport? +

Glenmore itself has no rail service, but Bacchus Marsh railway station is approximately 8 kilometres away and provides V/Line train connections to Melbourne Southern Cross Station, taking around 65 minutes. A car is necessary to reach the station.

What is the population of Glenmore? +

According to the 2021 Census, Glenmore has a population of 75 residents, making it a very small rural locality within the broader Bacchus Marsh postcode area (3340).

Is Glenmore a good place to live? +

Glenmore offers a peaceful rural lifestyle within reasonable distance of Melbourne and the services of Bacchus Marsh. It appeals to those seeking open space and a quiet country setting while remaining connected to the outer western Melbourne commuter network.

What is the postcode for Glenmore? +

The postcode for Glenmore, Victoria is 3340, which is shared with the nearby town of Bacchus Marsh.

Is Glenmore a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glenmore is part of the Moorabool 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.