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Arcadia

VIC 3631 • Victoria

212
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
76.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandAgriculturalQuiet
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About Arcadia

Arcadia is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated within Strathbogie Shire approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Euroa and about 140 kilometres north of Melbourne. Set in the undulating foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges, the locality covers around 76 square kilometres of pastoral country, including cattle and sheep grazing land alongside pockets of eucalypt woodland. With a small residential population of around 200, Arcadia is a quiet farming community in a region recognised for its scenic rural character and historic pastoral heritage.

Euroa serves as the primary service centre for residents, offering a supermarket, schools, medical facilities, and the Hume Freeway interchange that provides relatively straightforward access to Melbourne in under two hours. The surrounding Strathbogie Ranges offer hiking trails, granite outcrops, and cool-climate landscapes, making the area attractive to those seeking lifestyle properties and hobby farms. The locality has seen quiet interest from tree-changers drawn to affordable rural land and the scenic grandeur of north-east Victoria's high country foothills.

Arcadia falls under postcode 3631 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3631
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.43°, 145.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
76.05 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3631

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3631, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,479
Median 2023–24
$56,726
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,423

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3631; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Euroa
15 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach connections — Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) ~2 hr via Euroa

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
V/Line train from Euroa (~15 km) to Southern Cross Station: ~1 hr 45 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) near Euroa is the main route to Melbourne; Euroa station has daily V/Line services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Fully car-dependent; all services are in Euroa (~15 km) or further afield

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
212
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcadia known for? +

Arcadia is known for its pastoral farming landscape in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges, a scenic region of north-east Victoria recognised for its granite ranges, cool-climate character, and historic grazing properties.

How far is Arcadia from Melbourne? +

Arcadia is approximately 140 kilometres north of Melbourne, around a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway through Euroa.

Does Arcadia have public transport? +

Arcadia itself has no public transport. The nearest train station is Euroa (about 15 km away), which is served by V/Line Albury services connecting to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

What is the population of Arcadia? +

Arcadia has a small population of approximately 200 residents, spread across a rural locality of around 76 square kilometres in Strathbogie Shire.

Is Arcadia a good place to live? +

Arcadia suits lifestyle farmers, hobby acreage owners, and those drawn to the scenic foothills of north-east Victoria. It offers a quiet rural character with access to Euroa's services and reasonable proximity to Melbourne for occasional commuting.

What is the postcode for Arcadia? +

Arcadia's postcode is 3631, which it shares with several localities in the Strathbogie Shire area of north-east Victoria.

Is Arcadia a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Arcadia is part of the Greater Shepparton 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.