What is Crossley known for?

Crossley is known as a quiet agricultural community in south-western Victoria, surrounded by dairy and grazing farmland. It is close to the Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, a popular volcanic crater reserve where visitors can spot emus, kangaroos, and koalas.

How far is Crossley from Warrnambool?

Crossley is approximately 16 kilometres north of Warrnambool, making it a 15–25 minute drive to the regional centre's shops, schools, and services.

Does Crossley have public transport?

Crossley has very limited public transport. There is no local bus service to the locality itself; the nearest VLine train station is Warrnambool, connecting to Melbourne. A car is essential.

What is the population of Crossley?

According to the 2021 Census, Crossley had a population of 235 people, reflecting its character as a small, dispersed rural community in south-western Victoria.

Is Crossley a good place to live?

Crossley suits those seeking a rural lifestyle with open land, clean air, and community quiet, while remaining within easy driving distance of Warrnambool's coastal city amenities. It is well-suited to farming families and rural lifestyle seekers.

What is the postcode for Crossley?

The postcode for Crossley, Victoria is 3283.

Crossley

VIC 3283 • Victoria

235

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

16.77 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful

About Crossley

Crossley is a small rural locality in south-western Victoria, approximately 16 kilometres north of Warrnambool within the Warrnambool City Council area. With a population of 235, the community is spread across an agricultural landscape characterised by grazing land and dairy farms typical of the Great South West Walk region. The locality sits in postcode 3283, sharing the area with other small localities including Kirkstall and Yangery.

Crossley's appeal lies in its peaceful, open countryside setting within easy reach of Warrnambool — the regional centre of south-western Victoria offering a full range of retail, health, education, and lifestyle amenities. The nearby Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve, a volcanic crater teeming with native wildlife, is one of the region's premier natural attractions. Residents enjoy a genuine rural lifestyle while remaining connected to Warrnambool's vibrant coastal community.

Crossley falls under postcode 3283 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3283

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

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

16.77 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warrnambool

16 km

N/A (drive)

Bus Services

Limited regional services — Warrnambool 20-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

265 km

By Train

Via VLine from Warrnambool station (~3 hrs to Southern Cross)

By Car (Peak)

2h 45min - 3h 15min

By Car (Off-Peak)

2h 30min - 2h 45min

🛣️ Car essential locally; Princes Highway access to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services in Crossley — a car is essential for all daily needs with Warrnambool the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

235

▲ 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