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Werrimull

VIC 3496 • Victoria

97
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
728.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgricultural

About Werrimull

Werrimull is a remote rural village located approximately 79 kilometres west-south-west of Mildura in the far north-west of Victoria, within the Mildura Rural City Council area. Situated in the Millewa Settlement Area of the Mallee region and covering an expansive 728 square kilometres, Werrimull is one of Victoria's most isolated communities, positioned roughly midway between Mildura and the South Australian border. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 97 residents, sustained largely by dryland grain farming and pastoral activities in the surrounding Mallee countryside.

Werrimull was established as a closer-settlement farming community in the 1920s, and the locality still has a functional, if modest, village centre comprising a hotel, general store, police station, public hall, Catholic and Uniting churches, and Parks Victoria office. The Werrimull Hotel is renowned as one of Victoria's most remote outback pubs. The principal industries in the surrounding district are wheat, barley, and oat farming, alongside sheep and cattle grazing. With no rail service since 1989, a car is essential for access to Mildura and its full range of services, including hospitals, schools, shopping, and an airport.

Werrimull falls under postcode 3496 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3496
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.39°, 141.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
728.37 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — Mildura (nearest hub) Approx. 55-65 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
560 km
By Train
No rail service; drive to Mildura (approx. 79 km) then V/Line coach/train approximately 9-10 hr to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr (via Calder Freeway)
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 15 min - 5 hr 45 min

🛣️ Highly car-dependent; Mildura is the regional service hub; Sturt Highway provides access east to Mildura and west to South Australia

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Werrimull has a hotel and general store but is highly car-dependent for most services; Mildura is the nearest city at nearly 80 km

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
97
▲ 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 Werrimull known for? +

Werrimull is best known as one of Victoria's most remote outback communities, situated in the Millewa Mallee near the South Australian border. The Werrimull Hotel is renowned as one of Victoria's most outback pubs, and the surrounding district is characterised by vast dryland grain farms growing wheat, barley, and oats.

How far is Werrimull from Mildura? +

Werrimull is approximately 79 kilometres west-south-west of Mildura, a drive of around 55–65 minutes via the Cullulleraine Road and local Mallee roads.

Does Werrimull have public transport? +

Werrimull has no public transport services. The railway line that served the village closed in 1989, and there are no scheduled bus services. A private car is essential for reaching Mildura and all essential services.

What is the population of Werrimull? +

According to the 2021 Census, Werrimull has a population of 97 residents across approximately 39 dwellings. The village has maintained a small but stable population supported by the surrounding farming community.

Is Werrimull a good place to live? +

Werrimull suits those who value an authentic outback rural lifestyle with a genuine sense of community in one of Victoria's most remote settings. The village has basic services including a hotel, general store, and police station, but all major amenities require an approximate hour-long drive to Mildura.

What is the postcode for Werrimull? +

The postcode for Werrimull, Victoria is 3496, shared with a small number of surrounding localities in the far north-west of the Mildura Rural City area.