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Morgiana

VIC 3301 • Victoria

29
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
32.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Morgiana

Morgiana is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, situated approximately 20 kilometres north of Heywood and around 35 kilometres north-east of Portland, in the Glenelg Shire. With a population of just 29 people spread across 32 square kilometres, it is one of the quieter localities in the region, set among the farming and grazing country of Victoria's far south-west. The area falls within the South-West Coast state electorate and the federal electorate of Wannon.

Morgiana is a deeply rural community where residents live on farming properties engaged in sheep grazing, beef cattle, and mixed cropping typical of the western district. Heywood is the nearest service town, offering essential amenities, while the larger city of Portland provides port facilities, an aluminium smelter, and broader commercial services about 35 kilometres to the south-west. The surrounding countryside features open volcanic plains and is within easy reach of the Discovery Bay coastline and the lower Glenelg National Park.

Morgiana falls under postcode 3301 and is governed by the Moyne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3301
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.12°, 142.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
32.18 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3301

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3301 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,152
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,703

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3301; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
No local rail; nearest V/Line service from Warrnambool (~110 km east) to Melbourne (~3 hr); or Hamilton Airfield
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 50 min

🛣️ Car essential; Princes Highway east to Warrnambool or Hamilton provides regional connections

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no local services, footpaths, or public transport; car required for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
29
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2% 10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 63.8%
View all offence subgroups for Moyne →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Morgiana VIC located? +

Morgiana is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, approximately 20 km north of Heywood and 35 km north-east of Portland, within the Glenelg Shire.

What is the population of Morgiana? +

Morgiana had a population of just 29 people according to the 2021 Census, making it one of the smaller localities in south-western Victoria.

What is the nearest town to Morgiana? +

Heywood is the nearest town to Morgiana, approximately 20 km to the south, with Portland being the nearest larger service centre about 35 km to the south-west.

What is there to do near Morgiana VIC? +

The area near Morgiana offers access to Discovery Bay coastline, the lower Glenelg National Park, and Cape Bridgewater. Portland's waterfront and whale watching tours are also nearby.

Is Morgiana a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Morgiana is part of the Moyne 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.