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Hensley Park

VIC 3301 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
140.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulRemoteHistoric

About Hensley Park

Hensley Park is a rural locality in the Southern Grampians Shire in south-west Victoria, situated approximately 8 kilometres north of the regional city of Hamilton and around 290 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD. Covering more than 140 square kilometres of open grazing and agricultural land, the locality is best known as the site of Hamilton Airport — the only public airport serving the region. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 75 residents, reflecting the locality's sparse settlement amid broad pastoral farmland.

Hamilton Airport, managed by Southern Grampians Shire Council and located on Hensley Park Road, has a notable history as the birthplace of Ansett Airways — Reginald Ansett founded the airline here in 1936, and the terminal is named the Sir RM Ansett Terminal in his honour. The airport today serves general aviation, charter flights, aerial firefighting, and the Hamilton Aero Club. For day-to-day services, residents rely on Hamilton, which offers supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a range of retail and community facilities typical of a south-west Victorian regional city.

Hensley Park falls under postcode 3301 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
3301
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
-38.12°, 142.03°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
140.13 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services — Hamilton / Melbourne (Southern Cross) Approx. 3 hr 30 min to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
No direct train service; V/Line coach operates from Hamilton (approx. 8 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross, approx. 3.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 15 min - 3 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Hamilton Airport in the locality provides occasional charter access; Western Highway (A8) is the main road route to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all errands; Hamilton 8 km south provides all services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 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 Hensley Park known for? +

Hensley Park is best known as the location of Hamilton Airport, which has significant aviation history — it was here that Reginald Ansett founded Ansett Airways in 1936. The terminal is named the Sir RM Ansett Terminal in his honour. The locality is otherwise characterised by broad pastoral farmland in the south-west Victorian region.

How far is Hensley Park from Melbourne? +

Hensley Park is approximately 290 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD, a drive of roughly 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes via the Western Highway (A8).

Does Hensley Park have public transport? +

There is no rail service to Hensley Park. V/Line coach services operate from the nearby town of Hamilton (approximately 8 kilometres south) to Melbourne Southern Cross, taking around 3.5 hours. A private vehicle is necessary for local travel and to access Hamilton's services.

What is the population of Hensley Park? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hensley Park has a population of 75 residents across a large area of more than 140 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely settled localities in southern Victoria.

Is Hensley Park a good place to live? +

Hensley Park suits those seeking a very quiet, rural lifestyle on the south-west Victorian plains. Hamilton, just 8 kilometres south, provides full urban services including a hospital, schools, supermarkets, and community facilities, making the locality practical for those who want space but need reliable access to a regional town.

What is the postcode for Hensley Park? +

The postcode for Hensley Park, Victoria is 3301, which it shares with the nearby town of Hamilton.