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Ardmona

VIC 3629 • Victoria

497
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
39.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-FriendlyHistoric
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About Ardmona

Ardmona is a small locality in the Goulburn Valley of central Victoria, situated approximately 10 km west of Shepparton within the City of Greater Shepparton. With a population of 497 at the 2021 Census, Ardmona is a tight-knit agricultural community historically significant as the site of Victoria's first irrigated settlement, established in 1886. The Midland Highway passes through the south of the locality, connecting it to the broader region.

The community of Ardmona benefits from proximity to Shepparton, a major regional city with a full range of amenities including hospitals, universities, shopping centres, and sporting facilities. The locality has a primary school, a sporting ground, and a convenience store, giving it a genuine village character. The surrounding Goulburn Valley is famous for its fruit orchards and food production, with the iconic SPC food processing facility located nearby in Shepparton, reflecting the area's deep agricultural heritage.

Ardmona falls under postcode 3629 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
3629
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.29°, 145.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
39.21 km²
Population Density
13 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3629

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3629, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,259
Median 2023–24
$50,582
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,897

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3629; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton Station
10 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Local bus services — Shepparton ~20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
~2 hr from Shepparton Station (Shepparton Line)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Midland Highway provides access to Shepparton where V/Line trains run to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Limited walkability; vehicle needed for most trips; some local amenities within the village

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There is 1 park or reserve in Ardmona.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
497
▲ 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 Ardmona. 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

Where is Ardmona located? +

Ardmona is located approximately 10 km west of Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley of central Victoria, within the City of Greater Shepparton.

What is Ardmona historically known for? +

Ardmona is notable as the site of Victoria's first irrigated settlement, established in 1886 by a private syndicate that subdivided the McDonald farm for irrigated horticulture.

What schools are in Ardmona? +

Ardmona has a government primary school — Ardmona Primary School — serving the local community.

How far is Ardmona from Melbourne? +

Ardmona is approximately 185 km north of Melbourne, about a 2-hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway, or around 2 hours by V/Line train from nearby Shepparton Station.

What is the population of Ardmona? +

Ardmona had a population of 497 people according to the 2021 Census.

Is Ardmona a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ardmona 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.