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Mumbannar

VIC 3304 • Victoria

100
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
407.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalPeaceful
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About Mumbannar

Mumbannar is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Glenelg Shire, situated in the far south-west of Victoria approximately 332 kilometres west of Melbourne and close to the South Australian border. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 100, spread across a vast 408 square kilometres of open farmland and grazing country. The predominant age group is 60–69 years, reflecting an established farming community with deep roots in the land.

The landscape around Mumbannar is characterised by open pastoral plains, grazing pastures and pockets of native bushland. The locality sits within reach of the Lower Glenelg National Park and the scenic Glenelg River, offering opportunities for bushwalking, canoeing and fishing. The nearest service town is Portland, the administrative centre of Glenelg Shire, which provides schools, shopping, healthcare and port facilities. Life in Mumbannar revolves around farming and the natural environment, with a strong sense of rural community.

Mumbannar falls under postcode 3304 and is governed by the Glenelg 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
3304
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Glenelg
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 141.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
407.91 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3304

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3304, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,617
Median 2023–24
$46,717
▲ 9.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,752

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3304; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service to Mumbannar — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
332 km
By Train
No direct train service; V/Line coach from Portland to Melbourne via Warrnambool
By Car (Peak)
4–4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5–4 hours

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway and Hamilton Highway; Portland is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote farming locality with no shops, services or footpaths; a car is essential for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
100
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
499.5 / 100k
2yr Up 170.3% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
294.7 / 100k
2yr Up 195.0% 10yr Up 123.9%
Non-FV assault
334.6 / 100k
2yr Up 28.8% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
679.3 / 100k
2yr Up 338.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Glenelg →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mumbannar known for? +

Mumbannar is known as a vast, sparsely populated farming locality in far south-west Victoria, surrounded by open grazing country and situated near the Lower Glenelg National Park and the scenic Glenelg River.

How far is Mumbannar from Melbourne? +

Mumbannar is approximately 332 kilometres west of Melbourne, around a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Princes Freeway and Hamilton Highway.

Does Mumbannar have public transport? +

Mumbannar has no public transport services. The nearest V/Line coach connection is at Portland or Heywood, which offer services to Melbourne via Warrnambool. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Mumbannar? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mumbannar has a population of 100 people spread across approximately 408 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in Victoria.

Is Mumbannar a good place to live? +

Mumbannar appeals to those who value wide open spaces, farming life and proximity to nature. The Lower Glenelg National Park is nearby for outdoor recreation, and Portland provides essential services. It is best suited to those comfortable with a remote, car-dependent rural lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Mumbannar? +

The postcode for Mumbannar, Victoria is 3304.

Is Mumbannar a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mumbannar is part of the Glenelg 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.