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Caveat

VIC 3660 • Victoria

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.77 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Caveat

Caveat is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 140 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Yea in the Strathbogie Shire. The locality covers around 64 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the rolling hill country of the Strathbogie Ranges foothills, with a mix of beef cattle grazing, hobby farms, and native bush remnants.

Yea, approximately 20 kilometres to the south-west, provides the main services for the district including a hospital, schools, general stores, and community facilities, and sits on the Hume Freeway corridor. The Strathbogie Shire is popular with those seeking a tree-change lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne, offering scenic rural landscapes and easy highway access. A private vehicle is needed as no public transport serves Caveat.

Caveat falls under postcode 3660 and is governed by the Murrindindi 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
3660
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Murrindindi
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.04°, 145.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.77 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3660

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3660, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,206
Median 2023–24
$50,268
▲ 16.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,581

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3660; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Yea
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
V/Line from Yea (approx. 20 km) toward Melbourne; approx. 2 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Hume Freeway and Maroondah Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Yea.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
235.7 / 100k
2yr Up 25.9% 10yr Down 36.3%
Motor vehicle theft
101.9 / 100k
2yr Up 21.4% 10yr Down 20.4%
Non-FV assault
178.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
203.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.2%
View all offence subgroups for Murrindindi →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caveat known for? +

Caveat is a quiet rural locality in the Strathbogie Ranges foothills near Yea, popular with tree-changers seeking a cattle grazing and bush lifestyle within easy reach of Melbourne via the Hume Freeway.

How far is Caveat from Melbourne CBD? +

Caveat is approximately 140 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 1.5 to 2.5 hours by road via the Hume Freeway.

Does Caveat have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Caveat. V/Line train services operate from Yea (approximately 20 km south-west) toward Melbourne.

What is the population of Caveat? +

According to the 2021 Census, Caveat has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural community in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Caveat a good place to live? +

Caveat suits tree-changers and those seeking a pastoral lifestyle in the Strathbogie Ranges, with Yea providing services and Melbourne accessible via the Hume Freeway in under 2 hours.

What is the postcode for Caveat? +

The postcode for Caveat, VIC is 3660.

Is Caveat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Caveat is part of the Murrindindi 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.