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Illawarra

VIC 3381 • Victoria

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
27.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietGrampians

About Illawarra

Illawarra is a small rural locality in the Northern Grampians Shire of western Victoria, situated approximately 7 kilometres west of Stawell and around 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Covering just over 27 square kilometres, the locality recorded a 2021 Census population of 80 residents spread across a modest number of rural properties. The surrounding landscape is characterised by open farmland typical of the western Victorian plains, with the Grampians ranges visible to the south-west.

The nearest services and facilities are found in Stawell, which provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and a hospital, as well as access to the Western Highway for travel to Melbourne or Adelaide. The Grampians National Park, one of Victoria's most popular natural attractions, is accessible within a short drive, offering walking trails, wildflowers, and scenic lookouts. Illawarra suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the edge of the Grampians region, with the convenience of a regional town close by.

Illawarra falls under postcode 3381 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3381
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.99°, 142.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.33 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited coach services — Stawell / Ballarat / Melbourne Stawell approx. 10 min by car; Melbourne approx. 3 hr

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Stawell for V/Line coach connections
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 20 min - 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Western Highway provides main road access; Stawell is the practical service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no local shops, services, or footpaths exist in this rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 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 Illawarra VIC known for? +

Illawarra is a small rural locality in western Victoria best known for its position on the open plains near the Grampians mountain ranges. It sits just west of Stawell and offers a quiet farming lifestyle with ready access to the Grampians National Park.

How far is Illawarra VIC from Melbourne CBD? +

Illawarra is approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Western Highway through Ballarat and Ararat.

Does Illawarra VIC have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Illawarra itself. The nearest service hub is Stawell, approximately 7 kilometres east, which is served by V/Line coach connections to Ballarat and Melbourne. A car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Illawarra VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Illawarra has a population of 80 residents, split evenly between males and females. It is a very small rural locality with around 28 dwellings.

Is Illawarra VIC a good place to live? +

Illawarra suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and proximity to the Grampians National Park. With Stawell just 7 kilometres away providing shops, schools, and medical services, it offers a balance of rural seclusion and regional convenience.

What is the postcode for Illawarra VIC? +

The postcode for Illawarra, Victoria is 3381, which it shares with nearby Stawell and several other localities in the Northern Grampians Shire.