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Trawalla

VIC 3373 • Victoria

140
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
73.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Trawalla

Trawalla is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 20 kilometres east of Ararat and around 80 kilometres west of Ballarat, in the Pyrenees region. With a population of around 140 people spread across 73 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming and grazing community set among rolling pastoral hills and scattered woodland. The area is characterised by wide open paddocks, dry stone fences, and the unhurried rhythm of agricultural life typical of Victoria's western district.

Life in Trawalla revolves around farming, with residents primarily engaged in sheep grazing and cropping on family-owned properties. The nearest service town is Beaufort, around 15 kilometres to the south-east, which provides essential amenities including shops, a primary school, and a hospital. Trawalla suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle, with easy access to the Western Highway corridor and a close-knit community of farming families.

Trawalla falls under postcode 3373 and is governed by the Pyrenees Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3373
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Pyrenees
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.46°, 143.34°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
73.45 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3373

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3373, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,928
Median 2023–24
$45,684
▲ 14.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,735

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3373; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Beaufort Station
16 km
N/A – car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Train from Beaufort to Melbourne Southern Cross (~2 hr 15 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Car essential within Trawalla; Western Highway provides direct route to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths or local services; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
140
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
386.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.2% 10yr Down 37.2%
Motor vehicle theft
286.5 / 100k
2yr Up 71.5% 10yr Up 74.6%
Non-FV assault
236.6 / 100k
2yr Up 22.8% 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
510.6 / 100k
2yr Up 89.3% 10yr Up 33.4%
View all offence subgroups for Pyrenees →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Trawalla VIC located? +

Trawalla is a rural locality in central Victoria, approximately 20 km east of Ararat and 80 km west of Ballarat, in the Pyrenees region.

What is the population of Trawalla? +

Trawalla has a population of approximately 140 people according to the 2021 Census, spread across a large farming area of around 73 square kilometres.

What is the nearest town to Trawalla? +

Beaufort is the nearest service town, approximately 15–16 km to the south-east, offering shops, schools, and a hospital.

Is Trawalla serviced by public transport? +

Trawalla has no local bus or train services. The nearest train station is Beaufort, which connects to Melbourne and Ararat. A car is essential.

Is Trawalla a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Trawalla is part of the Pyrenees 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.