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Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.)

VIC 3351 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
46.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.)

Happy Valley is a small rural locality in western Victoria, situated in the Ripon electoral district and covered by postcode 3351, which it shares with parts of the Ballarat region. The locality spans approximately 46 square kilometres of open agricultural land typical of the Victorian western districts, with a 2021 Census population of 75 residents. The area falls within the broader rural landscape west of Ballarat, characterised by grazing properties and undulating farmland.

The nearest significant service centres for residents are the towns within the surrounding regional network, with Ballarat — approximately 50 to 60 kilometres to the east — providing full urban services including hospitals, shopping, schools, and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne. Day-to-day needs typically require a car, as there are no retail or community services within the locality itself. Happy Valley suits those who value a quiet, isolated rural lifestyle with wide open spaces in the heart of Victoria's western agricultural belt.

Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.) falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the Golden Plains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3351
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Golden Plains
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 143.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.48 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3351

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3351, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,935
Median 2023–24
$53,972
▲ 17.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,900

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3351; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest V/Line access is from Ballarat approximately 55 km away
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) and Midland Highway provide the main road access; Ballarat is the closest regional hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all errands; there are no shops or services within the locality

🛒 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 Golden Plains Local Government Area, which contains Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.). Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
189.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 57.4%
Motor vehicle theft
130.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.1%
Non-FV assault
63.3 / 100k
2yr Up 16.6% 10yr Down 22.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
174.9 / 100k
2yr Up 29.0% 10yr Down 31.2%
View all offence subgroups for Golden Plains →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.) known for? +

Happy Valley is a quiet and sparsely populated rural locality in western Victoria, known for its open agricultural landscape and peaceful rural character. The ABS Census name reflects the locality's administrative designation within the broader Swan Hill statistical region.

How far is Happy Valley from Melbourne? +

Happy Valley (VIC 3351) is approximately 170 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, a drive of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes depending on traffic and route taken via the Western Highway corridor.

Does Happy Valley have public transport? +

There is no rail or regular bus service to Happy Valley. The nearest V/Line train access is from Ballarat, approximately 55 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for all travel and errands.

What is the population of Happy Valley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.) has a population of 75 residents across approximately 46 square kilometres, making it one of the smallest and most sparsely settled localities in the region.

Is Happy Valley a good place to live? +

Happy Valley suits those who genuinely value isolation, open space, and a very quiet rural lifestyle. There are no local services, so residents depend on nearby towns for all amenities, but the area offers a peaceful working or hobby farm environment in the Victorian western districts.

What is the postcode for Happy Valley? +

The postcode for Happy Valley (Swan Hill - Vic.), Victoria is 3351.

Is Happy Valley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Happy Valley is part of the Golden Plains 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.