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Catani

VIC 3981 • Victoria

297
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietAffordableEstablished
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About Catani

Catani is a quiet rural locality in the Shire of Cardinia, Victoria, situated approximately 72 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD in the outer Gippsland fringe. With a population of 297, the area is sparsely settled across 34 square kilometres of gently rolling agricultural land. The locality retains a distinctly rural character, with properties primarily used for farming, hobby farming, and rural residential living.

Residents enjoy a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle within easy reach of the South Gippsland Highway and neighbouring towns such as Koo Wee Rup, which offers supermarkets, medical services, and schools. The broader Cardinia Shire is known for its strong farming heritage, market gardens, and natural attractions including Westernport Bay. Catani suits those seeking affordable acreage living with manageable access to Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

Catani falls under postcode 3981 and is governed by the Cardinia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3981
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cardinia
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 145.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.18 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3981

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3981, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,664
Median 2023–24
$58,372
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,675

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3981; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pakenham
22 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited rural services — Koo Wee Rup / Pakenham Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
72 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Pakenham station then train (~1h 15min total)
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-85 min

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway provide main road access; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no commercial centre; all daily errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
297
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
284.4 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Down 46.9%
Motor vehicle theft
277.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.6% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
193.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 17.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr Up 65.4% 10yr Up 27.1%
Steal from vehicle
860.6 / 100k
2yr Up 108.1% 10yr Up 21.7%
View all offence subgroups for Cardinia →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Catani known for? +

Catani is known for its quiet rural character and agricultural land in Victoria's outer Gippsland fringe. The locality is part of the Shire of Cardinia and offers spacious hobby farm and acreage properties within reach of Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs.

How far is Catani from Melbourne? +

Catani is approximately 72 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 70-85 minute drive off-peak via the South Gippsland Highway, or up to 110 minutes during peak hours.

Does Catani have public transport? +

Catani has very limited rural bus services connecting to nearby Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham. There is no train station in Catani; the nearest is Pakenham on the Metro Trains Pakenham Line, about 22 kilometres away. A car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Catani? +

According to the 2021 Census, Catani has a population of 297 residents spread across approximately 34 square kilometres of rural land.

Is Catani a good place to live? +

Catani suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with space and privacy at an affordable price point. It appeals to hobby farmers, acreage owners, and those wanting to escape urban density while retaining reasonable access to Melbourne via the highway network.

What is the postcode for Catani? +

The postcode for Catani is 3981.

Is Catani a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Catani is part of the Cardinia 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.