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Vasey

VIC 3407 • Victoria

45
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
126.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Vasey

Vasey is a small, sparsely populated rural locality in western Victoria, situated within the state electorate of Lowan and the federal division of Wannon. Covering roughly 127 square kilometres of productive farmland, it recorded just 45 residents in the 2021 census. The locality lies in the broad pastoral plains of western Victoria near the South Australian border, sharing postcode 3407 with Coleraine and nearby townships.

Life in Vasey revolves around broadacre farming, with sheep and grain cropping the dominant activities across the flat to gently undulating landscape. The nearest township is Coleraine, with Hamilton providing the key regional centre for healthcare, shopping, and secondary schooling. The Great South West Walk, Grampians National Park, and the Hamilton Art Gallery are within reasonable driving distance for recreation and culture.

Vasey falls under postcode 3407 and is governed by the Southern Grampians 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
3407
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.30°, 141.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
126.73 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3407

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3407 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$40,402
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$43,553

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3407; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Hamilton
35 km
No train service to Hamilton; nearest rail at Ararat or Ballarat

Bus Services

  • McHarry's Buslines — Hamilton (regional services) approx. 45 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
308 km
By Train
Drive to Hamilton then coach, or drive to Ararat (~2h) then train (~2h 10 min)
By Bus
No direct bus
By Car (Peak)
approx. 3h 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 3h 10 min

🛣️ Very remote rural locality; car essential for all daily needs

Walkability Car-Dependent

No pedestrian infrastructure; nearest services require a significant drive

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
45
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
139.1 / 100k
2yr Up 34.7% 10yr Down 59.2%
Motor vehicle theft
72.6 / 100k
2yr Up 19.5% 10yr Down 26.9%
Non-FV assault
405.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 104.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
133 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 57.9%
View all offence subgroups for Southern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vasey known for? +

Vasey is a tiny rural locality in the Northern Grampians Shire of western Victoria, characterised by the dry farming landscape of the Wimmera near Stawell and the Grampians National Park.

How far is Vasey from Stawell? +

Vasey is in the Northern Grampians Shire near Stawell in western Victoria, approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne via the Western Highway.

Does Vasey have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Vasey. Stawell is the nearest town with some V/Line connections. A car is essential.

What is the population of Vasey? +

According to the 2021 Census, Vasey has a population of approximately 45 residents, one of the smallest communities in western Victoria.

Is Vasey a good place to live? +

Vasey suits farming families with properties in the Northern Grampians Shire area, within reach of Stawell's services and the Grampians National Park.

What is the postcode for Vasey? +

The postcode for Vasey is 3407.

Is Vasey a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Vasey is part of the Southern Grampians 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.