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Boweya

VIC 3675 • Victoria

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-Rural
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About Boweya

Boweya is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta within the Wangaratta Rural City area. Covering around 42.7 square kilometres of mixed farming and tobacco-growing country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the King River Valley, a scenic valley renowned historically for its tobacco farming and now for mixed grazing and horticulture amid the foothills of the Victorian Alps.

Wangaratta is the nearest regional service centre, offering supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and cultural facilities, and is an important hub on the Melbourne-Sydney Hume Highway corridor. The nearby King Valley is Victoria's premier prosecco and Italian varietal wine region, with numerous boutique wineries offering cellar door experiences. Boweya suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the scenic valleys of north-eastern Victoria, within easy reach of Wangaratta and the King Valley wine country.

Boweya falls under postcode 3675 and is governed by the Moira Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3675
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moira
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.57°, 146.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.75 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3675

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3675, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,331
Median 2023–24
$47,773
▲ 18.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,275

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3675; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta Station
20 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for local travel N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
240 km
By Train
V/Line from Wangaratta to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 2 hr 40 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 40 min - 3 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 20 min - 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Hume Highway and Wangaratta road provide access; Wangaratta is the nearest rail town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Boweya is a rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential, with Wangaratta providing all retail, healthcare, and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
281.1 / 100k
2yr Down 26.7% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
164.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 79.9%
Non-FV assault
219.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.1% 10yr Up 27.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.8 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr Up 32.1%
View all offence subgroups for Moira →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boweya known for? +

Boweya is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's King River Valley near Wangaratta, known for its scenic foothills setting and proximity to the King Valley's celebrated Italian varietal and prosecco wineries.

How far is Boweya from Wangaratta? +

Boweya is approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta, typically a 20 to 30 minute drive on King Valley roads.

Does Boweya have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Boweya. The nearest V/Line rail service is at Wangaratta (approximately 20 km), with trains connecting to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station and Albury.

What is the population of Boweya? +

According to the 2021 Census, Boweya has a population of approximately 51 residents in its 42 square kilometre area in the King River Valley.

Is Boweya a good place to live? +

Boweya suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in north-east Victoria's King Valley, with Wangaratta's regional services nearby and the spectacular winery country and Alpine valleys of the region on the doorstep.

What is the postcode for Boweya? +

The postcode for Boweya, VIC is 3675.

Is Boweya a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Boweya is part of the Moira 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.