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Panmure

VIC 3265 • Victoria

442
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
86.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietDairy Country
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About Panmure

Panmure is a small rural town in south-west Victoria, situated on the Princes Highway approximately 240 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and 25 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool, within the Shire of Moyne. The locality covers a large 86 square kilometres of agricultural land and has a population of 442. Established in the 1850s, Panmure developed around the timber and dairy industries, with fertile soils and high rainfall supporting a thriving agricultural community that persists to this day.

Panmure's local amenities are modest — the town features a general store and post office, a primary school, and a community hall, with most residents travelling to Warrnambool or Terang for broader shopping and services. The surrounding area is characterised by green pastures and working dairy farms, typical of the Moyne region. The town offers a genuine rural lifestyle for those who value wide open spaces, agricultural community values, and easy access to the south-west Victoria coastline, which lies within an hour's drive.

Panmure falls under postcode 3265 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
3265
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 142.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
86.39 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3265

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3265 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,855
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,474

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3265; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Terang
22 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services — Warrnambool / Melbourne Varies by destination

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
~3h 15min via Warrnambool Line from Terang or Warrnambool
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min to 3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 15min to 2h 30min

🛣️ Princes Highway is the main arterial; Warrnambool (25km) is the nearest major regional centre with full services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Panmure has minimal local services; a car is essential for daily shopping and errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
442
▲ 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 Panmure. 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

What is Panmure known for? +

Panmure is known for its long dairy farming heritage in south-west Victoria. Established in the 1850s, the area's fertile soils and high rainfall made it ideal for agriculture, and working dairy farms remain the dominant land use today.

How far is Panmure from Melbourne? +

Panmure is approximately 240 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, a drive of around 2.5–3 hours via the Princes Highway. Warrnambool, the nearest major regional centre, is 25 kilometres away.

Does Panmure have public transport? +

Panmure is served by V/Line coach connections, with the nearest train station at Terang (22km) or Warrnambool (25km) on the Warrnambool Line. There is no local bus service; a car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Panmure? +

According to the 2021 Census, Panmure has a population of 442 residents across a locality area of approximately 86 square kilometres.

Is Panmure a good place to live? +

Panmure suits those who genuinely love rural life — it offers wide-open farmland, a tight-knit community, and proximity to Warrnambool's coast and services, but daily necessities require a car and the town's own amenities are very limited.

What is the postcode for Panmure? +

The postcode for Panmure is 3265.

Is Panmure a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Panmure 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.