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Gymbowen

VIC 3401 • Victoria

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
140.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Gymbowen

Gymbowen is a small rural locality in western Victoria, situated approximately 380 kilometres west of Melbourne near the town of Horsham in the Wimmera region. The locality covers around 140 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the flat to gently undulating dry farming country of the western Wimmera, used extensively for wheat, barley, and canola production.

Horsham, approximately 50 kilometres to the east, is the regional centre of the Wimmera providing a hospital, university campus, major retail, and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne. The surrounding Wimmera plains are among Victoria's most productive grain-growing areas. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Gymbowen.

Gymbowen falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the West Wimmera 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
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
West Wimmera
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
140.19 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Horsham
50 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
V/Line from Horsham (approx. 50 km) to Melbourne; approx. 3.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
4–4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hours

🛣️ Western Highway provides road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Horsham.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
234.1 / 100k
2yr Up 130.1% 10yr Up 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
26 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 65.9%
Non-FV assault
130 / 100k
2yr Down 14.8% 10yr Down 36.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
104 / 100k
2yr Down 41.6% 10yr —
View all offence subgroups for West Wimmera →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gymbowen known for? +

Gymbowen is a quiet farming locality in Victoria's Wimmera near Horsham, known for its productive wheat, barley, and canola cropping country on the flat western plains.

How far is Gymbowen from Melbourne CBD? +

Gymbowen is approximately 380 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, around 4 to 4.5 hours by road via the Western Highway.

Does Gymbowen have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Gymbowen. V/Line trains operate from Horsham (approximately 50 km east) to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Gymbowen? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gymbowen has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality in the Wimmera.

Is Gymbowen a good place to live? +

Gymbowen suits those committed to grain farming in the Wimmera, with Horsham providing comprehensive regional services and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Gymbowen? +

The postcode for Gymbowen, VIC is 3401.

Is Gymbowen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gymbowen is part of the West Wimmera 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.