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Glenrowan West

VIC 3675 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
43.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoric
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About Glenrowan West

Glenrowan West is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated adjacent to the historic township of Glenrowan, approximately 230 km north-east of Melbourne in the Wangaratta local government area. The locality covers approximately 43.7 km² of agricultural land characterised by dry sclerophyll bush, cattle and sheep grazing, and remnant woodland. With a very small population, it is a quiet farming community embedded in the Warby-Ovens National Park corridor. The area forms part of the scenic King Valley and Ovens River region.

Glenrowan West is steeped in Australian history — it sits on the doorstep of Glenrowan, the site of bushranger Ned Kelly's famous last stand in 1880. Visitors to the region come for the Ned Kelly historic precinct, local wineries in the Milawa and King Valley areas, and outdoor activities in the nearby Warby-Ovens National Park. Farming remains the primary land use, and residents enjoy a peaceful bush lifestyle close to Wangaratta's services and the Hume Freeway. It is a destination for those seeking rural acreage and a deep connection to Australian heritage.

Glenrowan West falls under postcode 3675 and is governed by the Benalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3675
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Benalla
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.57°, 146.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
43.67 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3675

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3675, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,331
Median 2023–24
$47,773
▲ 18.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,275

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3675; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Glenrowan Station
1.5 km
18 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
~2.5 hrs V/Line from Glenrowan to Southern Cross (not all services stop)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 30 min via Hume Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 15 min

🛣️ Wangaratta (15 km) is the main regional centre. Hume Freeway access nearby.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Sparse rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 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 Benalla Local Government Area, which contains Glenrowan West. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Down 23.0%
Motor vehicle theft
190 / 100k
2yr Up 150.9% 10yr Up 66.0%
Non-FV assault
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 27.5% 10yr Down 48.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 44.3% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Benalla →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Glenrowan West? +

Glenrowan West is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, adjacent to the historic township of Glenrowan, approximately 230 km north-east of Melbourne in the Wangaratta LGA.

What is Glenrowan known for? +

Glenrowan is famous as the site of bushranger Ned Kelly's last stand in 1880, where he was captured by police. The town has a dedicated historic precinct and museum celebrating this pivotal moment in Australian folklore.

Is there a train to Glenrowan? +

Yes — Glenrowan Station is on the Melbourne–Albury V/Line rail corridor, approximately 1.5 km from Glenrowan West. Not all services stop at Glenrowan; Wangaratta (15 km away) has more frequent services.

Is Glenrowan West a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Glenrowan West is part of the Benalla 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 Glenrowan West? +

Glenrowan West had a population of 75 at the 2021 Census.