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Llanelly

VIC 3551 • Victoria

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Llanelly

Llanelly is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 160 kilometres north of Melbourne near the provincial city of Bendigo. The locality covers around 40 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 62 residents at the 2021 Census. It lies within the productive agricultural land of the Loddon Plains, characterised by broad-acre cereal cropping and sheep grazing.

Bendigo, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-east, provides extensive services including hospitals, universities, shopping centres, and rail connections to Melbourne. The locality benefits from proximity to one of regional Victoria's most vibrant cities while maintaining a quiet farming character. A private vehicle is required as no local public transport operates in Llanelly.

Llanelly falls under postcode 3551 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3551
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.78°, 144.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.07 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3551

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3551, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,802
Median 2023–24
$60,155
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,144

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3551; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
V/Line from Bendigo (approx. 20 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx. 1.5–2 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5–2 hours

🛣️ Calder Freeway provides road access; drive to Bendigo for V/Line

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Bendigo or nearby towns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Llanelly known for? +

Llanelly is a quiet farming locality in north-central Victoria's Loddon Plains, supporting broad-acre cropping and sheep grazing near the regional city of Bendigo.

How far is Llanelly from Melbourne CBD? +

Llanelly is approximately 160 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours by road via the Calder Freeway.

Does Llanelly have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Llanelly. V/Line train services operate from Bendigo (approximately 20 km away) to Melbourne Southern Cross, taking around 1.5 to 2 hours.

What is the population of Llanelly? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 62 residents in Llanelly, a very small rural locality near Bendigo.

Is Llanelly a good place to live? +

Llanelly offers a quiet rural lifestyle with the significant advantage of proximity to Bendigo, giving residents access to excellent regional services and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Llanelly? +

The postcode for Llanelly, VIC is 3551.

Is Llanelly a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Llanelly is part of the Loddon 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.