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Gritjurk

VIC 3315 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
60.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Gritjurk

Gritjurk is a small rural locality in the Wannon region of western Victoria, situated approximately 310 kilometres west of Melbourne near the town of Coleraine in the Southern Grampians Shire. The locality covers around 60 square kilometres of open pastoral country and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the gently rolling farmland of the upper Wannon River catchment, used for fine wool and beef production.

Coleraine, approximately 15 kilometres to the east, provides local services including a general store, school, and community facilities, while Hamilton, roughly 35 kilometres to the north, offers comprehensive regional services as the main city of the Southern Grampians. The area is within reach of the Grampians National Park and the scenic Wannon Falls. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Gritjurk.

Gritjurk falls under postcode 3315 and is governed by the Southern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3315
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.41°, 141.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
60.43 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3315

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3315, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,577
Median 2023–24
$44,784
▲ 13.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$48,075

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3315; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
V/Line from Hamilton (approx. 35 km) to Melbourne; approx. 3–3.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5 hours

🛣️ Hamilton Highway and Western Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Coleraine or Hamilton.

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
139.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Down 59.2%
Motor vehicle theft
72.6 / 100k
2yr Up 19.5% 10yr Down 26.9%
Non-FV assault
405.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 104.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
133 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 57.9%
View all offence subgroups for Southern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gritjurk known for? +

Gritjurk is a pastoral farming locality in western Victoria near Coleraine, known for fine wool and beef production in the upper Wannon River district near the Southern Grampians.

How far is Gritjurk from Melbourne CBD? +

Gritjurk is approximately 310 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, around 3.5 to 4 hours by road via the Western Highway.

Does Gritjurk have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Gritjurk. V/Line rail services operate from Hamilton (approximately 35 km north) to Melbourne, and a car is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Gritjurk? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gritjurk has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small rural locality in the Southern Grampians Shire.

Is Gritjurk a good place to live? +

Gritjurk suits those committed to pastoral life in western Victoria, with Hamilton providing regional services and the scenic Grampians National Park and Wannon Falls within reach.

What is the postcode for Gritjurk? +

The postcode for Gritjurk, VIC is 3315.

Is Gritjurk a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gritjurk is part of the Southern Grampians 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.