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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
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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 Yarriambiack Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3393
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Yarriambiack
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
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3393

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3393, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,298
Median 2023–24
$55,872
▲ 23.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,023

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3393; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
270.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Down 24.0%
Motor vehicle theft
79.6 / 100k
2yr Up 27.1% 10yr Up 34.1%
Non-FV assault
238.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 40.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
222.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.2%
View all offence subgroups for Yarriambiack →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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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.

Is Willenabrina a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Willenabrina is part of the Yarriambiack 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.