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Cathcart

VIC 3377 • Victoria

110
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalAffordableQuiet
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About Cathcart

Cathcart is a small rural locality in the Grampians region of western Victoria, situated approximately 6 kilometres north of the city of Ararat within the Rural City of Ararat local government area. With a population of around 110 residents spread across some 34 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by open grazing country and working farmland typical of this part of Victoria's Western District. The median income in the surrounding area reflects the agricultural nature of the community, with sheep and mixed farming the dominant land uses.

The nearest urban centre, Ararat, provides schools, supermarkets, medical services, and heritage attractions including the historic J Ward precinct — a former asylum now operating as a popular museum. Cathcart is situated around 198 kilometres west of Melbourne via the Western Highway (A8), and within reasonable range of the Grampians National Park to the north-west and the vineyards of Great Western to the south. The locality appeals to those seeking affordable rural acreage and a quiet, country lifestyle within the broader Ararat district.

Cathcart falls under postcode 3377 and is governed by the Ararat Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3377
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ararat
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.23°, 142.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.08 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3377

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3377, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,445
Median 2023–24
$50,878
▲ 17.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,022

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3377; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ararat Station
6 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • Limited V/Line coach services — Ararat / Ballarat / Melbourne Ararat ~10 min by car; Ballarat ~1h by coach

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
198 km
By Train
Drive to Ararat Station (6 km), then V/Line Ararat Line to Southern Cross — approx 2h 20min
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min – 3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h – 2h 30min

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) provides direct access to Melbourne. Ararat is the local service town with V/Line rail connection.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services within Cathcart; all errands require a drive to Ararat (6 km) or beyond.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
110
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
504.5 / 100k
2yr Up 25.4% 10yr Up 18.5%
Motor vehicle theft
265.1 / 100k
2yr Up 23.9% 10yr Up 159.4%
Non-FV assault
384.8 / 100k
2yr Down 18.3% 10yr Down 27.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
538.7 / 100k
2yr Up 33.9% 10yr Up 118.2%
View all offence subgroups for Ararat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cathcart known for? +

Cathcart is a quiet rural locality known for its open grazing farmland in the Ararat region of Victoria's Grampians district. It sits close to Ararat, a historic goldfields city notable for the J Ward heritage museum and proximity to the Great Western wine region.

How far is Cathcart from Melbourne? +

Cathcart is approximately 198 kilometres west of Melbourne, roughly a 2 to 2.5-hour drive via the Western Highway (A8).

Does Cathcart have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Cathcart itself. The nearest rail service is at Ararat Station, approximately 6 kilometres south, which offers V/Line trains to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 2 hours 20 minutes.

What is the population of Cathcart? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 110 residents in Cathcart, making it a very small rural community.

Is Cathcart a good place to live? +

Cathcart suits those seeking affordable rural acreage in regional Victoria with a quiet, country lifestyle. Proximity to Ararat provides access to everyday services, while the Grampians National Park and Great Western wine region offer excellent recreational options.

What is the postcode for Cathcart? +

The postcode for Cathcart, Victoria is 3377.

Is Cathcart a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cathcart is part of the Ararat 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.