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Jindivick

VIC 3818 • Victoria

584
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
73.54 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Jindivick

Jindivick is a small rural town in Victoria's Shire of Baw Baw, situated in the heart of West Gippsland approximately 100 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD. Established in 1858 by explorer Joseph Jackson, whose Jacksons Track opened up the district to early settlers, the locality has a population of around 584 and covers 73.5 square kilometres of gently undulating pastoral land. The area is characterised by a mix of farming families and rural lifestyle blocks, with a median household income that reflects its working agricultural community.

The surrounding Baw Baw landscape offers scenic rolling hills, open paddocks, and pockets of remnant bushland, attracting those seeking a quiet rural retreat within driving distance of Melbourne. The nearby town of Warragul, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, provides the main shopping, schools, and services for Jindivick residents. Dairy farming and beef grazing have long been the backbone of the local economy, giving the community a strong, unpretentious rural character with deep ties to the land.

Jindivick falls under postcode 3818 and is governed by the Baw Baw Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3818
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Baw Baw
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.10°, 145.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
73.54 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Warragul
15 km
N/A (driving distance)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Warragul Approx 20 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Warragul station (~15 min) then Gippsland Line to Flinders Street (~1 hr 15 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 5 min – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway (M1). Warragul is the main hub for rail and services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Jindivick is a rural locality with no walkable amenity; a car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.9 / 100k
2yr Up 42.1% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
231.3 / 100k
2yr Up 100.4% 10yr Up 40.8%
Non-FV assault
313.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.5% 10yr Up 33.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
733.7 / 100k
2yr Up 83.1% 10yr Up 33.0%
View all offence subgroups for Baw Baw →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
584
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jindivick known for? +

Jindivick is known for its rural character and pastoral heritage in West Gippsland, with a history tied to the historic Jacksons Track established in 1858. The area is primarily a dairy and beef farming community set among the rolling hills of the Shire of Baw Baw.

How far is Jindivick from Melbourne CBD? +

Jindivick is approximately 100 kilometres east of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 1 hour 5–20 minute drive via the Princes Highway depending on traffic.

Does Jindivick have public transport? +

Jindivick has no local bus or rail service. Residents typically drive to the nearby town of Warragul (about 15 km away), which has a train station on the Gippsland Line connecting to Melbourne's Flinders Street station.

What is the population of Jindivick? +

Jindivick recorded a population of 584 at the 2021 Census, making it a small rural locality spread across approximately 73.5 square kilometres in the Shire of Baw Baw.

Is Jindivick a good place to live? +

Jindivick suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in beautiful Gippsland countryside, with the convenience of Warragul's services close by. It is well-suited to farming families, rural lifestyle seekers, and anyone who appreciates open space over urban amenity.

What is the postcode for Jindivick? +

The postcode for Jindivick is 3818.

Is Jindivick a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jindivick is part of the Baw Baw 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.