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Bunbartha

VIC 3634 • Victoria

313
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
66.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalGoulburn ValleyOrchard CountryCar-Dependent
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About Bunbartha

Bunbartha is a small rural locality in the City of Greater Shepparton, Victoria, situated approximately 210 kilometres north of Melbourne in the heart of the Goulburn Valley. With a population of 313 spread across approximately 66 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural locality characterised by orchards, dairy farms, and irrigated cropping land typical of this productive Murray-Darling Basin region. The locality sits north-east of Shepparton, within one of Australia's most important fruit and vegetable growing regions.

Bunbartha is surrounded by the Goulburn Valley's renowned stone fruit orchards and dairy operations, with the Murray-Darling irrigation network underpinning much of the local agriculture. Residents rely primarily on Shepparton — approximately 15 kilometres to the south-west — for shopping, healthcare, schools, and employment, with the city offering a full range of regional services. The surrounding countryside is flat and open, typical of the north Victorian plains, with the Broken River and Shepparton's waterways providing recreational fishing and nature escapes.

Bunbartha falls under postcode 3634 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
3634
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.22°, 145.44°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
66.38 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3634

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3634 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,287
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,067

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3634; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton
15 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach / local service — Shepparton CBD 20–30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
Drive to Shepparton station (~15 km), then V/Line train to Melbourne (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 20 min – 2 hr 40 min via Hume Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 10 min – 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Shepparton is the nearest major service centre; V/Line trains run regularly from Shepparton to Melbourne Southern Cross Station.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Fully rural locality with no local services; all daily errands require driving to Shepparton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
313
▲ 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 Bunbartha. 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
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Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bunbartha known for? +

Bunbartha is a quiet rural locality in the Goulburn Valley known for its productive agricultural land, including stone fruit orchards, dairy farms, and irrigated crops. It forms part of the broader Greater Shepparton region, which is one of Australia's most important food-producing areas.

How far is Bunbartha from Melbourne? +

Bunbartha is approximately 210 kilometres north of Melbourne, a drive of around 2 hours 20 minutes via the Hume Freeway and Midland Highway through Shepparton.

Does Bunbartha have public transport? +

Bunbartha has no local bus or rail service. The nearest V/Line train station is at Shepparton (approximately 15 km away), from which regular services run to Melbourne. A car is necessary for residents.

What is the population of Bunbartha? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bunbartha has a population of 313, with around 98 dwellings across its 66 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural land.

Is Bunbartha a good place to live? +

Bunbartha suits those who value a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by farmland and orchards, with Shepparton's full range of services a short drive away. It appeals to farming families and those seeking affordable rural property in north-central Victoria.

What is the postcode for Bunbartha? +

The postcode for Bunbartha, Victoria is 3634, shared with other localities in the Greater Shepparton region.

Is Bunbartha a safe area? +

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