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Warrayure

VIC 3301 • Victoria

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.40 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Warrayure

Warrayure is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Portland and around 35 kilometres south of Heywood. Covering some 35 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land, the area had a population of just 50 people at the 2021 Census, reflecting its quiet farming character. The locality sits within the Glenelg Shire, a region known for its rolling green hills, coastal proximity, and strong agricultural heritage.

Life in Warrayure revolves around farming and the great outdoors, with residents typically relying on nearby towns such as Heywood and Hamilton for services, shopping, and schooling. The surrounding landscape offers a peaceful lifestyle, with wide open paddocks, native bushland, and easy access to the Glenelg River region. It suits those seeking a quiet, self-sufficient country lifestyle away from urban pressures.

Warrayure falls under postcode 3301 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 South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3301
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Southern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.12°, 142.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.40 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3301

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3301 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,152
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,703

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3301; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Heywood Station
35.3 km
Drive required
Hamilton Station
41.4 km
Drive required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
Not practical
By Car (Peak)
Approx 4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3.5 hrs

🛣️ Closest major city is Melbourne via Hamilton

Walkability Car Dependent

No footpaths or local amenities; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 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 Warrayure. 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

Where is Warrayure located? +

Warrayure is a rural locality in south-west Victoria, about 35 km north-east of Portland and 35 km south of Heywood in the Glenelg Shire.

What is the population of Warrayure? +

According to the 2021 Census, Warrayure had a population of 50 people, making it one of Victoria's smallest localities.

Is there public transport in Warrayure? +

There is no local public transport in Warrayure. Residents rely on private vehicles, with the nearest train stations at Heywood (35 km) and Hamilton (41 km).

Is Warrayure a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Warrayure 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.