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Wooroonook

VIC 3525 • Victoria

26
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
94.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Wooroonook

Wooroonook is a small rural locality in the Buloke Shire of northwestern Victoria, situated approximately 230 kilometres northwest of Melbourne in the Mallee region. With a population of just 26 residents across a vast 94.6 square kilometre area, it is one of Victoria's most sparsely populated localities. The landscape is characterised by flat, open farmland used primarily for cropping and grazing, typical of the Victorian Mallee. Wooroonook is located near the Borung Highway, approximately 14 kilometres from the service town of Charlton.

The locality is best known for Wooroonook Lakes, a popular camping and recreational destination that attracts visitors from across the Mallee and beyond. The lakes offer powered camping sites, electric BBQs, picnic facilities, and a pontoon, making them a favourite spot for fishing enthusiasts and families seeking a bush camping experience. For everyday needs, residents travel to Charlton, which provides supermarkets, schools, and community services. The surrounding countryside offers a peaceful, wide-open lifestyle that appeals to those connected to agriculture and the land.

Wooroonook falls under postcode 3525 and is governed by the Buloke Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3525
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Buloke
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.28°, 143.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
94.62 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3525

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3525, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,814
Median 2023–24
$46,051
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,095

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3525; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Charlton Station
14 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (limited) — Melbourne via Bendigo ~3.5 hrs to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
Approx. 3.5-4 hrs via V/Line from Charlton
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hrs

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Borung Highway provides access to Charlton and Bendigo

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
26
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 823.6% 10yr Up 861.1%
Non-FV assault
152.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 220.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
543.8 / 100k
2yr Up 556.8% 10yr Up 127.8%
View all offence subgroups for Buloke →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wooroonook located? +

Wooroonook is a small rural locality in the Buloke Shire of northwestern Victoria, approximately 230 kilometres northwest of Melbourne and 14 kilometres from Charlton, in the Victorian Mallee region.

What is Wooroonook Lakes? +

Wooroonook Lakes is a popular bush camping and recreation destination near the locality, offering powered campsites, electric BBQs, picnic facilities, and a pontoon. It is located along the Borung Highway and is a favourite for fishing and family camping trips.

How many people live in Wooroonook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wooroonook has a population of just 26 people across approximately 94.6 square kilometres.

What is the nearest town to Wooroonook? +

The nearest service town is Charlton, approximately 14 kilometres away, which provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and community facilities.

What is the landscape like around Wooroonook? +

Wooroonook is surrounded by flat, open Mallee farmland used primarily for cropping and grazing. The area is known for its big skies, wide plains, and the scenic Wooroonook Lakes.

Is Wooroonook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wooroonook is part of the Buloke 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.

What is the population of Wooroonook? +

Wooroonook had a population of 26 at the 2021 Census.