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Pirron Yallock

VIC 3249 • Victoria

132
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet
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About Pirron Yallock

Pirron Yallock is a small town in western Victoria located on the Princes Highway (Route A1), where the road to Timboon and Nullawarre branches off to the south. The locality sits within the Colac Otway Shire and Corangamite Shire, on the banks of Pirron Yallock Creek, which flows into the nearby Lake Corangamite — one of Victoria's largest salt lakes. The area recorded a population of approximately 113 at the 2016 census and lies around 20 kilometres north-east of Colac.

Pirron Yallock holds a distinctive footnote in Australian history as the site where Victoria's first legal totalisator was operated at a local race meeting in May 1931. A state school serving the community celebrated its centenary in 1974, reflecting more than a century of settlement in this pastoral district. The locality's former railway station on the Warrnambool line closed in 1981, and today the Princes Highway remains the key corridor connecting residents to Colac for shopping, schools, and medical services, and further east to Geelong and Melbourne.

Pirron Yallock falls under postcode 3249 and is governed by the Colac Otway Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3249
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Colac Otway
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.39°, 143.56°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.52 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3249

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3249 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$49,010
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,254

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3249; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Colac ~20-25 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No direct service. Drive to Colac (~20km), then V/Line train to Melbourne Southern Cross (~2.5 hours).
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hours

🛣️ Located on the Princes Highway; Colac is the nearest town with rail connections to Melbourne. A car is needed to reach Colac.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Pirron Yallock is a small rural township with very limited local services; residents rely on Colac for most shopping, medical, and school needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
132
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
250.7 / 100k
2yr Up 11.7% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
89.5 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Down 23.5%
Non-FV assault
259.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
308.9 / 100k
2yr Up 67.8% 10yr Up 11.8%
View all offence subgroups for Colac Otway →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pirron Yallock known for? +

Pirron Yallock is known for its historical distinction as the site of Victoria's first legal totalisator, operated at a local race meeting on 2 May 1931. The town also has a long agricultural and pastoral heritage, with a state school operating since the 1870s.

How far is Pirron Yallock from Colac? +

Pirron Yallock is approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Colac, making it roughly a 20–25 minute drive along the Princes Highway.

Does Pirron Yallock have public transport? +

Pirron Yallock's railway station on the Warrnambool line closed in 1981 and no passenger rail currently serves the town. The nearest V/Line rail connections are at Colac (~20km). A private vehicle is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Pirron Yallock? +

According to the 2016 census, Pirron Yallock had a population of approximately 113 residents, making it a very small rural community in western Victoria.

Is Pirron Yallock a good place to live? +

Pirron Yallock offers a quiet rural lifestyle on the Princes Highway in western Victoria, suited to those who enjoy open countryside and a tight-knit community. Colac and Camperdown are within easy driving distance for everyday services, and the Great Ocean Road is accessible to the south.

What is the postcode for Pirron Yallock? +

The postcode for Pirron Yallock, Victoria is 3249.

Is Pirron Yallock a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pirron Yallock is part of the Colac Otway 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.