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Yarpturk

VIC 3283 • Victoria

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCoastal
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About Yarpturk

Yarpturk is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated within Moyne Shire approximately 20 kilometres north of Port Fairy and 25 kilometres south-east of Warrnambool. Covering approximately 8.8 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the fertile Western District dairy and mixed farming country between two of Victoria's most popular coastal towns.

The surrounding region is known for its productive dairy farming, historic homesteads, and the scenic coastline of the Shipwreck Coast on the nearby Great Ocean Road. Both Port Fairy — a charming heritage fishing port — and Warrnambool, the regional centre of south-west Victoria, provide services for residents. Yarpturk offers a quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to the beaches, heritage, and lifestyle amenities of Victoria's famous south-west coast.

Yarpturk falls under postcode 3283 and is governed by the Moyne Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3283
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moyne
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.31°, 142.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.80 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3283

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3283 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,892
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,103

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3283; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrnambool Station
25 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Port Fairy / Warrnambool N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
295 km
By Train
V/Line from Warrnambool (~25km away) to Southern Cross, approx. 3.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3 to 3.5 hrs via Princes Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.75 hrs

🛣️ Princes Highway is the main arterial connecting to Melbourne. Port Fairy (~20km) and Warrnambool (~25km) have services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; a vehicle is needed for all errands, with Port Fairy and Warrnambool the nearest service centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
191.1 / 100k
2yr Up 12.2% 10yr Down 37.3%
Motor vehicle theft
84.3 / 100k
2yr Up 35.0% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
118 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
264.2 / 100k
2yr Up 45.4% 10yr Up 63.8%
View all offence subgroups for Moyne →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yarpturk known for? +

Yarpturk is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Western District, known for its dairy farming landscape between the heritage coastal towns of Port Fairy and Warrnambool in Moyne Shire.

How far is Yarpturk from Warrnambool? +

Yarpturk is approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Warrnambool, a drive of around 20 to 25 minutes via rural roads.

Does Yarpturk have public transport? +

Yarpturk has no public transport. Warrnambool station approximately 25 kilometres away provides frequent V/Line services to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 3.5 hours.

What is the population of Yarpturk? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Yarpturk, consistent with its small rural farming character.

Is Yarpturk a good place to live? +

Yarpturk suits farming families and those seeking quiet rural living in south-west Victoria with easy access to Port Fairy's heritage charm and Warrnambool's regional services and beaches.

What is the postcode for Yarpturk? +

The postcode for Yarpturk, Victoria is 3283.

Is Yarpturk a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yarpturk is part of the Moyne 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.