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Illawarra

VIC 3381 • Victoria

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietGrampians
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About Illawarra

Illawarra is a small rural locality in the Northern Grampians Shire of western Victoria, situated approximately 7 kilometres west of Stawell and around 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Covering just over 27 square kilometres, the locality recorded a 2021 Census population of 80 residents spread across a modest number of rural properties. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open farmland typical of the western Victorian plains, with the Grampians ranges visible to the south-west.

The nearest services and facilities are found in Stawell, which provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and a hospital, as well as access to the Western Highway for travel to Melbourne or Adelaide. The Grampians National Park, one of Victoria's most popular natural attractions, is accessible within a short drive, offering walking trails, wildflowers, and scenic lookouts. Illawarra suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the edge of the Grampians region, with the convenience of a regional town close by.

Illawarra falls under postcode 3381 and is governed by the Northern 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
3381
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.99°, 142.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.33 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3381

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3381 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,359
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,605

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3381; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited coach services — Stawell / Ballarat / Melbourne Stawell approx. 10 min by car; Melbourne approx. 3 hr

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Stawell for V/Line coach connections
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 20 min - 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Western Highway provides main road access; Stawell is the practical service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no local shops, services, or footpaths exist in this rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Illawarra VIC known for? +

Illawarra is a small rural locality in western Victoria best known for its position on the open plains near the Grampians mountain ranges. It sits just west of Stawell and offers a quiet farming lifestyle with ready access to the Grampians National Park.

How far is Illawarra VIC from Melbourne CBD? +

Illawarra is approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Western Highway through Ballarat and Ararat.

Does Illawarra VIC have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Illawarra itself. The nearest service hub is Stawell, approximately 7 kilometres east, which is served by V/Line coach connections to Ballarat and Melbourne. A car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Illawarra VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Illawarra has a population of 80 residents, split evenly between males and females. It is a very small rural locality with around 28 dwellings.

Is Illawarra VIC a good place to live? +

Illawarra suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and proximity to the Grampians National Park. With Stawell just 7 kilometres away providing shops, schools, and medical services, it offers a balance of rural seclusion and regional convenience.

What is the postcode for Illawarra VIC? +

The postcode for Illawarra, Victoria is 3381, which it shares with nearby Stawell and several other localities in the Northern Grampians Shire.

Is Illawarra a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Illawarra is part of the Northern 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.

What is the population of Illawarra? +

Illawarra had a population of 80 at the 2021 Census.