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Willenabrina

VIC 3393 • Victoria

17
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
123.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalHistoric

About Willenabrina

Willenabrina is a remote rural locality in the Wimmera region of north-west Victoria, approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 31 kilometres north-west of Warracknabeal in the Yarriambiack Shire. With a population of just 17 people recorded at the 2021 census, it is one of Victoria's smallest localities. The flat, open plains landscape is dominated by broadacre cereal cropping and sheep farming typical of the region.

Originally surveyed as a railway township in the late 1880s following the opening of a post office in 1889, Willenabrina never developed into a substantial settlement after the planned rail extension was redirected away from the township. Today virtually no built infrastructure from its early history remains, and the locality functions as an agricultural land parcel within the broader Wimmera farming district. Residents rely on Warracknabeal and Rainbow for all essential services, shopping, and healthcare.

Willenabrina falls under postcode 3393 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3393
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.26°, 142.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
123.03 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Dysons Coach — Warracknabeal - Jeparit corridor Infrequent services; ~45 min to Warracknabeal

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
380 km
By Train
No local train. Nearest station: Warracknabeal (31 km); Vline coach to Ballarat then train to Melbourne (~5.5 hrs total)
By Bus
Not practical for daily commuting
By Car (Peak)
~3 hrs 45 min to Melbourne; 30 min to Warracknabeal
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hrs 30 min to Melbourne

🛣️ This is a very remote agricultural locality. Nearest regional centre is Warracknabeal (~31 km). Horsham (76 km) provides hospital and major retail.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Willenabrina has no shops, footpaths, or public facilities. All travel requires a private vehicle.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
17
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willenabrina known for? +

Willenabrina is a remote small farming locality in the Yarriambiack Shire of north-west Victoria's Wimmera, known for dry-land cereal farming in a very isolated setting near Hopetoun.

How far is Willenabrina from Melbourne? +

Willenabrina is approximately 380 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, around a 4 hour 15 minute drive via the Calder Highway.

Does Willenabrina have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Willenabrina. Warracknabeal or Hopetoun are the nearest towns with limited services. A car is essential.

What is the population of Willenabrina? +

According to the 2021 Census, Willenabrina has a population of just 17 residents, one of the smallest communities in the Yarriambiack Shire.

Is Willenabrina a good place to live? +

Willenabrina is suited only to farming families with property in the remote Wimmera wheat belt, requiring complete self-sufficiency with services accessed in Warracknabeal or Hopetoun.

What is the postcode for Willenabrina? +

The postcode for Willenabrina is 3393.