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Willung South

VIC 3844 • Victoria

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
112.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralPeacefulAgricultural
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About Willung South

Willung South is a small rural locality in the Shire of Wellington in Victoria's Gippsland region, situated approximately 165 kilometres east-south-east of Melbourne along the Hyland Highway. The locality covers around 112 square kilometres of hilly farming and forested country between the Latrobe Valley and the South Gippsland coast, at an elevation of approximately 443 metres above sea level. According to the 2021 Census, Willung South had a population of 146 residents, with the median taxable income for the postcode sitting at approximately $58,836.

Willung South has a quiet, semi-rural character typical of the Gippsland hinterland, with farming properties set in undulating hills and native bush. The broader Wellington Shire region is known as 'the middle of everywhere' for its central Gippsland location. Residents rely on nearby regional towns for everyday services — the closest shops, schools, and amenities are found in Sale (Wellington Shire's administrative centre, approximately 40–50 kilometres to the north-east) or in the Latrobe Valley cities to the west. A car is essential, as there is no public transport serving the locality.

Willung South falls under postcode 3844 and is governed by the Wellington Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Gippsland, while state elections fall under the Morwell (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3844
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Morwell (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.32°, 146.61°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
112.23 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3844

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3844, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,470
Median 2023–24
$58,836
▲ 16.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,114

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3844; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
No direct service. Drive to Traralgon or Sale (approx. 40–50 km) to access the Gippsland Line to Melbourne Southern Cross.
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Access via Hyland Highway. Car essential; Sale and Traralgon are the nearest service centres.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Willung South is a rural hinterland locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Sale, Traralgon, or Morwell.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
494.7 / 100k
2yr Up 59.5% 10yr Down 28.0%
Motor vehicle theft
191.9 / 100k
2yr Up 84.4% 10yr Up 57.6%
Non-FV assault
432.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.3% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
577.8 / 100k
2yr Up 81.3% 10yr Up 72.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wellington →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willung South known for? +

Willung South is a quiet rural locality in Gippsland's Wellington Shire, known for its hilly farming and forested landscape. It sits within Victoria's broader Gippsland region, famed for its agricultural production, national parks, and the Ninety Mile Beach coastline to the south.

How far is Willung South from Melbourne CBD? +

Willung South is approximately 165 kilometres east-south-east of Melbourne, accessible via the Hyland Highway. The drive typically takes around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.

Does Willung South have public transport? +

Willung South has no local bus service or railway station. The nearest railway stations are in Traralgon and Sale, approximately 40–50 kilometres away, both served by the Gippsland Line to Melbourne Southern Cross. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Willung South? +

According to the 2021 Census, Willung South had a population of 146 residents across its approximately 112 square kilometre locality, making it a very sparsely settled community in the Gippsland hinterland.

Is Willung South a good place to live? +

Willung South suits those seeking a remote rural lifestyle in Gippsland's scenic hill country. Its elevated position offers pleasant landscapes, though residents need to travel significant distances to Sale or the Latrobe Valley cities for shops, schools, and services, and there is no public transport.

What is the postcode for Willung South? +

The postcode for Willung South, VIC is 3844.

Is Willung South a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Willung South is part of the Wellington 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.