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Hazelwood

VIC 3840 • Victoria

189
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
46.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietCar-Dependent
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About Hazelwood

Hazelwood is a rural locality in the Latrobe Valley region of Victoria, situated within the Latrobe City Council area approximately 160 kilometres south-east of Melbourne and close to the town of Morwell. The locality is historically significant as the site of the former Hazelwood coal mine and power station, which played a central role in Victoria's energy industry for decades before closure. With a 2021 Census population of 189 residents spread across roughly 46 square kilometres, Hazelwood is sparsely settled and predominantly agricultural in character.

The locality offers a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle typical of the Latrobe Valley, with open paddocks and bushland framing the landscape. Residents rely on nearby Morwell and Traralgon for shopping, services, schools, and healthcare, both of which are within easy driving distance. The broader Latrobe Valley region offers recreational opportunities including walking trails, the Latrobe Valley Arts Centre, and access to the Strzelecki Ranges, making Hazelwood a peaceful base for those who prefer country living within reach of regional amenities.

Hazelwood falls under postcode 3840 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 Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3840
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Latrobe
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Morwell (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.25°, 146.42°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
46.05 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3840

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3840, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,486
Median 2023–24
$48,688
▲ 17.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,044

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3840; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Morwell
8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local bus services — Morwell / Traralgon Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Drive to Morwell station, then approx. 2h by Gippsland Line train
By Car (Peak)
1h 50min – 2h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 40min – 2h

🛣️ Princes Highway (A440) provides main road access; Morwell is the nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Hazelwood is a dispersed rural locality with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
189
▲ 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 Hazelwood. 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 Hazelwood known for? +

Hazelwood is best known historically for the Hazelwood coal mine and power station, which operated for decades as a major source of electricity for Victoria before closing in 2017. The site remains an important part of the Latrobe Valley's industrial heritage.

How far is Hazelwood from Melbourne? +

Hazelwood is approximately 160 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 1 hour 50 minute to 2 hour drive via the Princes Highway.

Does Hazelwood have public transport? +

Hazelwood has limited public transport. The nearest train station is Morwell, about 8 kilometres away, which is served by V/Line's Gippsland Line to Melbourne. A car is essential for most daily needs within the locality itself.

What is the population of Hazelwood? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hazelwood has a population of 189 residents, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality covering approximately 46 square kilometres.

Is Hazelwood a good place to live? +

Hazelwood suits those seeking a quiet semi-rural lifestyle in the Latrobe Valley, with affordable properties and a peaceful setting. Residents are close to the regional centres of Morwell and Traralgon for services, shopping, and employment.

What is the postcode for Hazelwood? +

The postcode for Hazelwood, VIC is 3840, which it shares with Morwell and surrounding Latrobe Valley localities.

Is Hazelwood a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hazelwood 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.