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Carapooee

VIC 3477 • Victoria

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
77.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Carapooee

Carapooee is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated near the township of St Arnaud within the Northern Grampians region, at coordinates approximately 36.7°S 143.2°E. Spanning around 77 square kilometres, the locality supports a small population of roughly 60 people engaged primarily in broad-acre farming, grazing, and dryland cropping. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Victorian Wimmera–Mallee fringe, with open eucalyptus woodland, red-brown clay soils, and large pastoral properties.

Carapooee offers a tranquil, deeply rural lifestyle with the services of St Arnaud and Wedderburn accessible within short driving distances. The area is popular with those seeking affordable rural land, hobby farming opportunities, and a quiet lifestyle away from urban pressures. Outdoor pursuits including hunting, birdwatching, and driving the surrounding countryside attract visitors who appreciate the undulating northern Victorian landscape.

Carapooee falls under postcode 3477 and is governed by the Northern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3477
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 143.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
77.24 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3477

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3477 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,318
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,580

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3477; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

St Arnaud
10 km
No current passenger rail service

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services via St Arnaud — Bendigo / Ballarat ~1 hr 30 min to Bendigo

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
265 km
By Train
No direct service; connect at Bendigo (~2 hr from St Arnaud) then ~1 hr 30 min to Melbourne
By Bus
Regional coach available
By Car (Peak)
~3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2 hr 45 min

🛣️ St Arnaud (~10 km) is the nearest regional centre; Bendigo (~130 km) is the major hub

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely car-dependent; no local pedestrian infrastructure and all services require driving to St Arnaud or Wedderburn

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carapooee known for? +

Carapooee is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated near the township of St Arnaud within the Northern Grampians region, at coordinates approximately 36.7°S 143.2°E. Carapooee offers a tranquil, deeply rural lifestyle with the services of St Arnaud and Wedderburn accessible within short driving distances.

How far is Carapooee from Melbourne CBD? +

Carapooee is approximately some distance from Melbourne CBD, with a typical drive taking around 30-60 minutes depending on traffic and route taken.

Does Carapooee have public transport? +

Carapooee 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 Carapooee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carapooee has a population of approximately 60 residents, one of the smallest localities in the area. The suburb falls within the VIC local government area.

Is Carapooee a good place to live? +

Carapooee 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 Carapooee? +

The postcode for Carapooee, VIC is 3477. This postcode covers Carapooee and may also serve nearby localities within the same postcode zone.

Is Carapooee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carapooee is part of the Northern Grampians 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.