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Winnindoo

VIC 3858 • Victoria

127
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
69.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulRiverside
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About Winnindoo

Winnindoo is a small rural locality in the Shire of Wellington in the Gippsland region of Victoria, approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne and close to the township of Maffra. With a 2021 census population of 127 residents and an area of nearly 70 square kilometres, Winnindoo is a dispersed farming community set in the flat, fertile country of the Macalister irrigation district. The median household income of around 0,637 reflects the agricultural character of the area.

The locality is part of Gippsland's productive dairying and irrigated farming belt, with the Macalister River and its irrigation channels supporting intensive agriculture across the region. Residents of Winnindoo rely on Maffra and Sale for schools, shopping, and services. The area offers a genuinely rural lifestyle in the heart of Gippsland, with Sale approximately 20 kilometres to the south providing a regional centre with hospitals, major supermarkets, and transport connections along the Princes Highway.

Winnindoo falls under postcode 3858 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 Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3858
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wellington
Federal Electorate
Gippsland
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.82°, 146.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
69.50 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3858

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3858, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,637
Median 2023–24
$50,467
▲ 24.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,647

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3858; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled local bus service — Maffra / Sale N/A — car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest V/Line service at Sale (approx. 20 km south), with trains to Melbourne taking approx. 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Accessible via the Princes Highway (A1) through Sale; Maffra is the nearest service town at approx. 12 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Winnindoo is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or public transport; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
127
▲ 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 Winnindoo. 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 Winnindoo known for? +

Winnindoo is a quiet rural farming locality in Gippsland's Wellington Shire, known for its role in the productive Macalister irrigation district which supports intensive dairying and cropping across the region.

How far is Winnindoo from Melbourne? +

Winnindoo is approximately 220 kilometres east of Melbourne CBD, typically a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Princes Highway through Sale.

Does Winnindoo have public transport? +

There is no local public transport serving Winnindoo. The nearest V/Line train service is at Sale, approximately 20 kilometres to the south, with services to Melbourne and Bairnsdale.

What is the population of Winnindoo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Winnindoo had a population of 127 residents, spread across an area of approximately 70 square kilometres, reflecting its dispersed rural character.

Is Winnindoo a good place to live? +

Winnindoo suits those seeking an agricultural lifestyle in the heart of Gippsland, with the productive land and irrigation infrastructure making it attractive to farming families. Residents travel to Maffra and Sale for everyday services.

What is the postcode for Winnindoo? +

The postcode for Winnindoo is 3858.

Is Winnindoo a safe area? +

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