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Walkerville North

VIC 3956 • Victoria

5
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
0.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
CoastalRuralBeachside
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About Walkerville North

Walkerville North is a tiny coastal locality on the southern Gippsland coast of Victoria, situated on the Waratah Bay Peninsula near the western approach to Wilsons Promontory. With a permanent population of just five residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of Victoria's smallest localities by population, though it forms part of a broader coastal community alongside the adjacent hamlet of Walkerville. The locality sits within the South Gippsland Shire and is characterised by dramatic coastal cliffs, sandy beaches, and native bushland.

Walkerville North and its surrounds are a popular destination for holiday-makers and weekenders drawn to the spectacular scenery of Waratah Bay, with excellent fishing, swimming, and bushwalking opportunities. The area is largely holiday home territory, with permanent residents living a quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by coastal bush. Nearby Fish Creek and Foster provide local services, while the iconic Wilsons Promontory National Park is accessible within an hour's drive, making this one of the most scenic corners of coastal Victoria.

Walkerville North falls under postcode 3956 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3956
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.84°, 146.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
0.38 km²
Population Density
13 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3956

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3956 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,713
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,785

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3956; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
195 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station Leongatha (60 km) on Gippsland Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car essential; access via South Gippsland Highway through Leongatha and Foster

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small coastal locality with no commercial services; vehicle required for all amenities; good beach and bush walking tracks

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
5
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walkerville North VIC? +

Walkerville North is a small coastal locality on the Waratah Bay Peninsula in South Gippsland, Victoria, approximately 195 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It lies near the western entrance to Wilsons Promontory.

What is Walkerville North known for? +

The Walkerville area is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, rugged cliffs, and quiet beaches on Waratah Bay. It is a popular spot for fishing, snorkelling, and escaping city life, often described as one of Victoria's hidden coastal gems.

What beaches are near Walkerville North? +

Walkerville North is adjacent to the beaches of Waratah Bay, with sandy coves and rock platforms popular for swimming and fishing. Corner Inlet and the beaches approaching Wilsons Promontory are also accessible within the region.

Is Walkerville North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Walkerville North is part of the South Gippsland 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.

What is the population of Walkerville North? +

Walkerville North had a population of 5 at the 2021 Census.