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Barnawartha North

VIC 3688 • Victoria

188
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
64.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulCommuter Belt
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About Barnawartha North

Barnawartha North is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated within the Indigo Shire Council area near the town of Barnawartha, approximately 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and around 25 kilometres west of Wodonga. The locality encompasses open farming country along Indigo Creek and its surrounds, sharing a postcode with nearby Barnawartha. With a population of around 188, Barnawartha North is sparsely settled, characterised by agricultural land and pastoral properties typical of the upper Murray region.

The broader Barnawartha area, which Barnawartha North is closely associated with, sits along the Hume Highway corridor between Chiltern and Wodonga and offers residents easy access to the larger service centres of Wodonga and Albury just across the Murray River in New South Wales. The region's heritage is rooted in pastoral farming, with the area supplying the Hume Highway's busy freight and travel corridor. Residents here value the peaceful rural lifestyle and strong community connections of north-east Victoria, with Wodonga and Albury providing the full range of urban amenities within a short drive.

Barnawartha North falls under postcode 3688 and is governed by the Wodonga Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3688
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wodonga
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.12°, 146.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
64.94 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3688

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3688 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$56,203
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,300

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3688; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wodonga Railway Station
25 km
N/A – drive only

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Wodonga / Albury 30 min to Wodonga

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
Drive to Wodonga station (~25 min), then train to Melbourne (~3 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs – 3 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 50 min – 3 hrs 10 min

🛣️ Hume Highway provides direct access to Melbourne. Albury-Wodonga airport nearby for interstate connections.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Barnawartha North is a rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
188
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
468.9 / 100k
2yr Up 22.1% 10yr Up 12.6%
Motor vehicle theft
278.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 114.6%
Non-FV assault
346.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 26.2%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
793.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 34.8%
View all offence subgroups for Wodonga →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barnawartha North known for? +

Barnawartha North is a quiet pastoral locality in north-east Victoria's Indigo Shire, known for its agricultural land and its proximity to the historic Hume Highway corridor. The broader Barnawartha area has a heritage dating back to the 1860s gold rush era and pastoral settlement along Indigo Creek.

How far is Barnawartha North from Melbourne? +

Barnawartha North is approximately 300 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, making it around a 3 hour drive via the Hume Highway. Wodonga, the nearest major centre, is approximately 25 kilometres to the east.

Does Barnawartha North have public transport? +

There is no local public transport within Barnawartha North. The nearest train station is at Wodonga, approximately 25 kilometres away, which provides rail connections to Melbourne and Sydney. A car is the practical choice for local travel.

What is the population of Barnawartha North? +

Barnawartha North has a population of approximately 188 residents according to the 2021 Census, making it a very small rural locality spread across around 65 square kilometres of farming country in Indigo Shire.

Is Barnawartha North a good place to live? +

Barnawartha North appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in north-east Victoria, with the convenience of Wodonga and Albury's full range of shops, schools, and services within a 30-minute drive. It suits farming families and those who value open countryside and a strong regional community.

What is the postcode for Barnawartha North? +

The postcode for Barnawartha North, Victoria is 3688, shared with the nearby town of Barnawartha.

Is Barnawartha North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Barnawartha North is part of the Wodonga 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.