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Balmoral

VIC 3407 • Victoria

281
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
242.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRemoteAgriculturalQuiet

About Balmoral

Balmoral is a small historic township in the Southern Grampians Shire in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. Located approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Hamilton and around 330 kilometres west of Melbourne, the town covers an extensive 242 square kilometres of pastoral land. Settled in the early 1850s and home to a 2021 Census population of 281, Balmoral is a quintessential small rural community in South West Victoria.

The township offers a genuine country experience with a small town centre, local hotel, and agricultural services catering to surrounding farming properties. The broader district is known for its wool and livestock grazing, with the Wimmera and Grampians regions providing scenic landscapes nearby. Balmoral suits those who value a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle far from the bustle of major cities, with Hamilton providing access to a full range of regional services including hospitals, secondary schools, and retail.

Balmoral falls under postcode 3407 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3407
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.30°, 141.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
242.64 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular public bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
330 km
By Train
No practical train option from Balmoral; nearest station ~100km away in Hamilton
By Car (Peak)
3h 30min – 4h
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h – 3h 30min

🛣️ Western Highway to Melbourne; Hamilton is the nearest major regional centre (~100km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote small town where all but the most basic errands require a car; limited local services available in the township

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
281
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Balmoral known for? +

Balmoral is known as a historic pastoral township in the Western District of Victoria, with roots dating to the early 1850s. The town is surrounded by wool and livestock grazing properties and offers an authentic quiet country lifestyle in the Southern Grampians Shire.

How far is Balmoral from Melbourne? +

Balmoral is approximately 330 kilometres west of the Melbourne CBD, around a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Western Highway through Ballarat and Hamilton.

Does Balmoral have public transport? +

There is no regular public bus or train service in Balmoral. The nearest regional train service is in Hamilton, approximately 100 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for living in this area.

What is the population of Balmoral? +

According to the 2021 Census, Balmoral has a population of 281 residents. With the township covering over 242 square kilometres, this reflects a very low-density rural settlement.

Is Balmoral a good place to live? +

Balmoral is ideal for those seeking a genuinely remote rural lifestyle in Western Victoria's pastoral landscape. The Grampians National Park is within driving distance, offering natural scenery, while Hamilton provides access to full regional services about an hour away.

What is the postcode for Balmoral? +

The postcode for Balmoral (VIC) is 3407, specific to this township in the Southern Grampians Shire.