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Byawatha

VIC 3678 • Victoria

160
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
93.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralKing ValleyAgriculturalAffordableNorth-East Victoria
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About Byawatha

Byawatha is a small rural locality in the Rural City of Wangaratta in north-eastern Victoria, located approximately 20 kilometres northeast of Wangaratta and 260 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. With a population of 160 at the 2021 census across 93.2 square kilometres, it sits in the rolling pastoral country between the Ovens and King valleys. The area features mixed farming on fertile river flats backed by timbered hills.

Byawatha offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Victoria's High Country gateway region. The surrounding area is renowned for its food and wine, with the King Valley and Milawa gourmet region nearby. Residents rely on Wangaratta for shopping and services. The locality attracts farming families and tree-changers seeking affordable acreage in a scenic setting with easy access to alpine recreation and the Hume Freeway.

Byawatha falls under postcode 3678 and is governed by the Wangaratta 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
3678
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wangaratta
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 146.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
93.16 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3678

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3678 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,966
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,461

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3678; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta Station
20 km
N/A

Commute to Wangaratta

Distance
20 km
By Train
N/A — drive to Wangaratta for V/Line
By Bus
N/A — no bus service
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Wangaratta has V/Line trains to Melbourne (2.5 hours). Melbourne is about 2 hr 45 min by car via Hume Freeway.

Walkability Car Essential

No shops, footpaths, or services. A car is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
160
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
260.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
131.8 / 100k
2yr Up 36.4% 10yr Up 98.4%
Non-FV assault
280.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 16.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
286.8 / 100k
2yr Down 25.2% 10yr Down 29.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wangaratta →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Byawatha known for? +

Byawatha is a small rural locality in the Rural City of Wangaratta in north-eastern Victoria, located approximately 20 kilometres northeast of Wangaratta and 260 kilometres northeast of Melbourne. Byawatha offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Victoria's High Country gateway region.

How far is Byawatha from Melbourne CBD? +

Byawatha is approximately 20 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, with a typical drive taking around 24-36 minutes depending on traffic and route taken.

Does Byawatha have public transport? +

Byawatha has limited public transport options. V/Line coach services connect some regional towns, but a car is the most practical way to get around in this area.

What is the population of Byawatha? +

According to the 2021 Census, Byawatha has a population of approximately 160 residents, a small but recognised locality. The suburb falls within the VIC local government area.

Is Byawatha a good place to live? +

Byawatha suits those who prefer a quiet rural lifestyle away from urban areas. It offers open spaces and a close-knit community but limited local services — a car is essential for daily needs.

What is the postcode for Byawatha? +

The postcode for Byawatha, VIC is 3678. This postcode covers Byawatha and may also serve nearby localities within the same postcode zone.

Is Byawatha a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Byawatha is part of the Wangaratta 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.