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Grand Ridge

VIC 3870 • Victoria

10
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
138.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Grand Ridge

Grand Ridge is a small rural locality in Gippsland, Victoria, situated in the Strzelecki Ranges approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Covering around 150 square kilometres of undulating hill country, it is named after the scenic Grand Ridge Road — one of Victoria's most celebrated tourist drives — which winds through tall forests, lush farmland, and native bushland across the range. The area has a very small resident population and falls within the broader Wellington Shire local government area.

The Grand Ridge locality appeals to those who value solitude, natural beauty, and a deep rural lifestyle. The iconic Grand Ridge Road passes through the area, drawing cyclists, motorcyclists, and day-trippers who come to experience its sweeping views over Gippsland farmland and dense forested ridges. Nearby towns such as Mirboo North, Korumburra, and Leongatha provide essential services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities. The region is also noted for its proximity to wineries, artisan producers, and the South Gippsland and Strzelecki Ranges tourism circuit.

Grand Ridge falls under postcode 3870 and is governed by the Latrobe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3870
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Latrobe
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.47°, 146.40°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
138.75 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3870

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3870, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,009
Median 2023–24
$44,794
▲ 9.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,933

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3870; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station Leongatha (~25 km) on the Leongatha Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Grand Ridge Road and Strzelecki Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent; no public transport or walkable services; rural road network only

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
10
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
634.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 28.8%
Motor vehicle theft
412.9 / 100k
2yr Up 78.3% 10yr Up 35.7%
Non-FV assault
642 / 100k
2yr Up 16.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.3% 10yr Up 87.9%
Steal from vehicle
1,065 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Latrobe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grand Ridge VIC? +

Grand Ridge is a small rural locality in the Strzelecki Ranges of Gippsland, Victoria, named after the iconic Grand Ridge Road that winds through the area.

What is the Grand Ridge Road? +

Grand Ridge Road is one of Victoria's most scenic tourist drives, weaving 40km through the Strzelecki Ranges past tall forests, wineries, villages, and sweeping Gippsland views.

What is near Grand Ridge VIC? +

The nearest service towns are Mirboo North, Leongatha, and Korumburra, each within about 20-30 kilometres. South Gippsland wineries and Wilsons Promontory National Park are also accessible from the area.

Is Grand Ridge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Grand Ridge is part of the Latrobe 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 Grand Ridge? +

Grand Ridge had a population of 10 at the 2021 Census.