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Carlyle

VIC 3685 • Victoria

82
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.84 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralWine CountryAgriculturalPeaceful
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About Carlyle

Carlyle is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, located within the Shire of Indigo and sitting near the Rutherglen wine region, approximately 30 to 35 kilometres from both Wodonga and Albury. The locality covers around 36 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land and had a 2021 Census population of 79 residents. Carlyle is a quiet, sparsely settled farming district characterised by grazing, dryland cropping, and vineyards consistent with the broader Rutherglen wine country.

The locality sits within the heart of north-eastern Victoria's celebrated wine region, with Rutherglen's cellar doors, restaurants, and heritage township within easy reach. The nearby town of Rutherglen offers essential services including schools, a supermarket, and community facilities, while Wodonga and Albury across the NSW border provide the full range of regional city services. V/Line coach and train connections to Melbourne are available from Wangaratta, approximately 40 kilometres away, making Carlyle best suited to those comfortable with car-dependent rural living.

Carlyle falls under postcode 3685 and is governed by the Indigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3685
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.01°, 146.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.84 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3685

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3685, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,473
Median 2023–24
$53,164
▲ 19.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,259

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3685; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta Railway Station
40 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
285 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Wangaratta (40 km) then V/Line Albury Line (~2 hrs 45 min to Melbourne)
By Car (Peak)
180-210 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
165-185 min

🛣️ Car dependent; Hume Freeway via Wangaratta or Wodonga is the main route to Melbourne; Albury-Wodonga is the nearest regional city (30-35 km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
82
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlyle known for? +

Carlyle is known as a quiet pastoral locality within the Rutherglen wine region of north-eastern Victoria, surrounded by vineyards and farmland in the Shire of Indigo near the NSW border.

How far is Carlyle from Wodonga? +

Carlyle is approximately 30 to 35 kilometres from Wodonga CBD, making it a roughly 30 minute drive. Albury across the NSW border is a similar distance and provides additional services.

Does Carlyle have public transport? +

Carlyle has no public bus or rail service. The nearest V/Line connection is Wangaratta railway station, approximately 40 kilometres away on the Albury Line, providing rail services to Melbourne. A car is essential for residents of Carlyle.

What is the population of Carlyle? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carlyle has a population of 79 residents spread across approximately 36 square kilometres of farming land in the Shire of Indigo, north-eastern Victoria.

Is Carlyle a good place to live? +

Carlyle suits those who value a rural lifestyle within the picturesque Rutherglen wine region, with Rutherglen township nearby for everyday needs and the regional cities of Wodonga and Albury within a 30 to 35 minute drive. The locality is very car-dependent with no public transport.

What is the postcode for Carlyle? +

The postcode for Carlyle, Victoria is 3685, which also covers the town of Rutherglen and other nearby localities in the Shire of Indigo.

Is Carlyle a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carlyle is part of the Indigo 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.