What is Wonwondah known for?

Wonwondah is a farming locality in the Wimmera region of north-western Victoria, known for its vast flat agricultural plains given over to dryland cropping and sheep grazing — characteristic of the productive Wimmera wheatbelt.

How far is Wonwondah from Melbourne?

Wonwondah is approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, about a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Western Highway through Ballarat and Horsham.

Does Wonwondah have public transport?

There is no train or local bus service at Wonwondah. The nearest V/Line coach connection is at Horsham, approximately 35 kilometres away, with services running to Melbourne.

What is the population of Wonwondah?

According to the 2021 Census, Wonwondah has a population of 114 residents, reflecting the low-density rural character of the Wimmera farming region.

Is Wonwondah a good place to live?

Wonwondah suits those who embrace a genuine agricultural lifestyle in regional Victoria — wide landscapes, low population density, and a strong farming community. Horsham provides regional services, but a car is essential for daily life.

What is the postcode for Wonwondah?

The postcode for Wonwondah, Victoria is 3401, which is shared with the regional city of Horsham.

Wonwondah

VIC 3401 • Victoria

114

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

157.52 km²

Area

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Median Rent

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About Wonwondah

Wonwondah is a sparsely populated rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, situated in north-western Victoria within the broader Horsham district. Spanning 157.5 square kilometres of flat agricultural plains, the locality had a 2021 Census population of 114 residents, typical of the low-density farming communities that characterise the Wimmera's expansive dryland cropping and sheep-grazing country. The area falls within the federal electorate of Wannon and the state electorate of Lowan, representing some of Victoria's most productive yet sparsely settled agricultural land.

Life in Wonwondah centres on dryland farming — predominantly wheat, barley, and sheep grazing — across the wide-open Wimmera plains under big country skies. The regional city of Horsham, accessible to the north-east, provides residents with shops, healthcare, schools, and community services. The Wimmera offers a quintessentially Australian rural lifestyle: unhurried, community-minded, and deeply connected to the land, making Wonwondah and its surrounds an appealing choice for those seeking affordable agricultural land and the quiet rhythms of life in regional Victoria.

Wonwondah falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3401

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Wannon

State Electorate

Lowan (Western Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-36.88°, 141.94°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

157.52 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

Limited/no local bus — Horsham approx 30 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

300 km

By Train

No direct train service; V/Line coach from Horsham to Melbourne (~3 hrs 30 min)

By Car (Peak)

3 hr – 3 hr 45 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) via Horsham is the main route to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Isolated rural locality on flat agricultural land; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

114

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021