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Pimpinio

VIC 3401 • Victoria

191
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
174.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Pimpinio

Pimpinio is a small rural town in Victoria's Wimmera region, located within the Rural City of Horsham approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Horsham and 317 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of around 191 residents, Pimpinio was established in the 1870s and grew as a service centre for the surrounding grain-farming district. The town's flat, open agricultural landscape is typical of the Wimmera plains, characterised by vast wheat and canola paddocks stretching to the horizon.

Pimpinio offers a quiet rural lifestyle centred on the local farming community and the close-knit bonds that define small Wimmera towns. The town has a primary school and a community hall that serve as focal points for local gatherings and events. Horsham, the regional centre, provides comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling, making Pimpinio well-suited for those who value wide-open spaces and an unhurried country pace while retaining access to essential services. The town is popular with farming families and those with a connection to the land.

Pimpinio falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
174.22 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Horsham Station
16 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local school buses — Horsham 20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
317 km
By Train
Approx. 3.5 hrs from Horsham on regional V/Line service
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs

🛣️ Car essential for local movement; Horsham has V/Line services to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural town with limited footpaths; car required for most journeys

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
191
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0% 10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5% 10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0% 10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3% 10yr Down 36.2%
View all offence subgroups for Horsham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pimpinio VIC located? +

Pimpinio is a small rural town in Victoria's Wimmera region, located 15 kilometres south-east of Horsham and about 317 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.

What is the population of Pimpinio? +

The 2021 Census recorded Pimpinio's population at 191 people, making it a very small rural community.

What facilities does Pimpinio have? +

Pimpinio has a primary school and a community hall. Horsham, 15km away, provides supermarkets, hospitals, secondary schools, and a broad range of services.

What is Pimpinio known for? +

Pimpinio is known as a quiet Wimmera grain-farming community established in the 1870s, with strong ties to the agricultural heritage of western Victoria.

Is Pimpinio a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pimpinio is part of the Horsham 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.