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Carag Carag

VIC 3623 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
58.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandHistoricAgricultural
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About Carag Carag

Carag Carag is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, situated approximately 250 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Rushworth in the Campaspe Shire. The locality covers around 58 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by box-ironbark woodland and open farmland typical of the central Victorian drylands region.

Rushworth, approximately 15 kilometres to the north-west, is a charming goldfields heritage town providing a general store, hotel, school, and community facilities. The surrounding Rushworth State Forest and box-ironbark woodlands are popular for gold prospecting, mountain biking, and nature walks. Shepparton, roughly 50 kilometres to the north, offers comprehensive regional services. A car is essential as no public transport serves the locality.

Carag Carag falls under postcode 3623 and is governed by the Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3623
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.46°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
58.24 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3623

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3623 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,099
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,082

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3623; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rushworth
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Seymour or Shepparton for V/Line connections
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5–3 hours

🛣️ Midland Highway and Hume Freeway provide road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Rushworth or Shepparton.

🛒 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 Campaspe Local Government Area, which contains Carag Carag. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carag Carag known for? +

Carag Carag is a rural locality near Rushworth in central Victoria, known for its box-ironbark woodland country, goldfields heritage, and the nearby Rushworth State Forest popular for prospecting and cycling.

How far is Carag Carag from Melbourne CBD? +

Carag Carag is approximately 250 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 2.5 to 3.5 hours by road.

Does Carag Carag have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Carag Carag. The nearest V/Line connections are at Shepparton (about 50 km north) and Seymour, with a car required for local travel.

What is the population of Carag Carag? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carag Carag has a population of approximately 61 residents, a very small rural locality in the Campaspe Shire.

Is Carag Carag a good place to live? +

Carag Carag suits those seeking a quiet lifestyle in central Victoria's goldfields country, with Rushworth's heritage charm nearby and Shepparton's regional services within a reasonable drive.

What is the postcode for Carag Carag? +

The postcode for Carag Carag, VIC is 3623.

Is Carag Carag a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carag Carag is part of the Campaspe 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.