Speed
VIC 3488 • Victoria
About Speed
Speed is a tiny rural locality in the Mallee district of north-west Victoria, situated approximately 90 kilometres north of Hopetoun and 500 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of just 53 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the smallest localities in the state, spread across roughly 128 square kilometres of flat Mallee country. The locality sits within the federal electorate of Mallee and is characterised by vast dry plains, farming properties and sparse scrubland typical of Victoria's far north-west.
Despite its small size, Speed is best known as the home of the Mallee Machinery Field Days, a major agricultural event first held in 1979 and run annually over two days in August by the local Lions Club. The event draws more than 8,000 visitors to the region, making it a significant drawcard for rural Victoria. The surrounding area is dedicated largely to dryland grain farming, and residents rely on nearby towns such as Hopetoun and Ouyen for shopping, healthcare and essential services.
Speed falls under postcode 3488 and is governed by the Yarriambiack Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Speed is a remote Mallee locality. Nearest significant town is Hopetoun (~90 km) or Ouyen (~70 km). No public transport available.
A remote rural locality with no footpaths or public infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Yarriambiack Local Government Area, which contains Speed. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria