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Nambrok

VIC 3847 • Victoria

280
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
67.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalGippslandQuiet
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About Nambrok

Nambrok is a small rural locality in the Latrobe City local government area in the Gippsland region of Victoria, situated approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD between the towns of Rosedale and Sale. Covering around 67 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land, the locality recorded a population of 280 at the 2021 Census. The area takes its name from the historic Nambrok homestead and rural property that was once one of the significant pastoral landholdings in central Gippsland.

Nambrok is characterised by rich Gippsland farmland, with grazing and mixed farming the dominant land uses across the locality. Residents have access to services in the nearby towns of Rosedale and Sale, the latter being the main regional centre for the Wellington Shire with schools, hospitals, and shopping. The Gippsland Lakes, Ninety Mile Beach, and the Alpine foothills are all within reach, giving the area genuine appeal for those seeking a rural Gippsland lifestyle surrounded by productive farmland and natural amenity.

Nambrok falls under postcode 3847 and is governed by the Wellington Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3847
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.17°, 146.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
67.08 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3847

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3847, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,238
Median 2023–24
$52,775
▲ 22.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,242

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3847; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rosedale Station
8 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for travel to Rosedale or Sale N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Drive to Rosedale or Sale Station; approx. 2.5 hrs to Flinders Street on Bairnsdale Line
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hrs

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway; Sale is the main regional centre approximately 20 km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural Gippsland locality with no commercial services; all daily needs require driving to Rosedale or Sale

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
280
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nambrok known for? +

Nambrok is known for its historic pastoral homestead and productive Gippsland farmland. The Gippsland Woodcraft Group, based on Maffra-Rosedale Road in the locality, is one of the community organisations in the area.

How far is Nambrok from Melbourne? +

Nambrok is approximately 180 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours via the Princes Highway through Traralgon and Sale.

Does Nambrok have public transport? +

There is no public bus service in Nambrok. The nearest train station is at Rosedale, approximately 8 km away, on the Bairnsdale regional rail line to Melbourne. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Nambrok? +

Nambrok had a population of 280 residents at the 2021 Census. The locality covers approximately 67 square kilometres of Gippsland farmland within the Latrobe City local government area.

Is Nambrok a good place to live? +

Nambrok is well suited to farming families and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Gippsland. With Sale and Rosedale nearby, essential services are accessible, and the broader Gippsland region offers beaches, lakes, and alpine country within easy reach.

What is the postcode for Nambrok? +

The postcode for Nambrok is 3847.

Is Nambrok a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Nambrok is part of the Wellington 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.