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Biggara

VIC 3707 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
166.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Biggara

Biggara is a small rural locality in the Victorian Alps foothills, situated approximately 420 kilometres north-east of Melbourne near the town of Corryong in the Upper Murray region. The locality covers around 167 square kilometres of high country grazing land and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The landscape features elevated mountain country and river valleys in the Snowy Mountains foothills region near the NSW border.

Corryong, approximately 20 kilometres to the north-east, provides the main services for the Upper Murray district including a hospital, school, and general store, and is known as the home of the Man from Snowy River. The area offers spectacular high country scenery, excellent trout fishing in the upper Murray River tributaries, and access to the Victorian Alps ski fields and national parks. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Biggara falls under postcode 3707 and is governed by the Towong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Eden-Monaro, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3707
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Eden-Monaro
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.59°, 148.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
166.73 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3707

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3707, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,783
Median 2023–24
$46,938
▲ 27.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,121

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3707; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
420 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Albury-Wodonga for rail
By Car (Peak)
5–6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hours

🛣️ Murray Valley Highway and Snowy Mountains Highway provide road access; winding mountain roads

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; car required for all errands to Corryong.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
128 / 100k
2yr Down 11.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
128 / 100k
2yr Up 59.8% 10yr Up 673.6%
Non-FV assault
144 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 117.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
191.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all offence subgroups for Towong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Biggara known for? +

Biggara is a remote high country locality in Victoria's Upper Murray near Corryong, known for its spectacular Alpine foothills scenery, trout fishing, and proximity to the Man from Snowy River heritage country.

How far is Biggara from Melbourne CBD? +

Biggara is approximately 420 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, around 5 to 6 hours by road via the Murray Valley Highway and Snowy Mountains Highway.

Does Biggara have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Biggara. Corryong (about 20 km north-east) provides the nearest services, and Albury-Wodonga (about 120 km west) has the nearest rail connections.

What is the population of Biggara? +

According to the 2021 Census, Biggara has a population of approximately 61 residents, a small and remote community in the Victorian high country.

Is Biggara a good place to live? +

Biggara suits those drawn to the Victorian Alps high country lifestyle, with fishing, hiking, and access to ski fields, though residents must be comfortable with the remoteness and distance from services.

What is the postcode for Biggara? +

The postcode for Biggara, VIC is 3707.

Is Biggara a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Biggara is part of the Towong 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.