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Coomboona

VIC 3629 • Victoria

134
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
50.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietFamily-FriendlyCar-Dependent
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About Coomboona

Coomboona is a small rural locality in the Greater Shepparton local government area in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley, situated approximately 170 kilometres north of Melbourne and around 20 kilometres south-west of Shepparton. With a population of 134 at the 2021 Census, the locality covers roughly 50 square kilometres of flat irrigated agricultural land along the Goulburn River floodplain. The area is characterised by the productive fruit, vegetable, and dairy farming typical of the Goulburn Valley region.

Coomboona is a tight-knit farming community anchored by the Coomboona Primary School, which serves the local and surrounding rural area. Shepparton provides the nearest major services including hospitals, secondary schools, retail, and dining. The Goulburn Valley Highway connects the locality to Shepparton and, further north, to regional centres including Echuca and Cobram. A private vehicle is required for daily life, though Shepparton’s V/Line rail connection to Melbourne is accessible within a short drive.

Coomboona falls under postcode 3629 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3629
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.29°, 145.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
50.20 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3629

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3629, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,259
Median 2023–24
$50,582
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,897

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3629; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton Station
20 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No local bus service to Coomboona — V/Line from Shepparton to Melbourne Approx. 2 hr to Melbourne (from Shepparton)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Shepparton Station (20 km), then V/Line to Southern Cross (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr

🛣️ Access via Goulburn Valley Highway (B400). Shepparton is the nearest regional centre with full services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coomboona is a rural farming locality with only a primary school locally; all other services and shopping require a car trip to Shepparton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
134
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coomboona known for? +

Coomboona is a quiet Goulburn Valley farming locality known for its irrigated agriculture, including fruit, vegetable, and dairy production. The Coomboona Primary School serves the local farming community and surrounding rural area.

How far is Coomboona from Melbourne? +

Coomboona is approximately 170 kilometres north of Melbourne, a drive of around 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Coomboona have public transport? +

Coomboona itself has no local bus or rail service. The nearest train station is Shepparton (approximately 20 km away), which has V/Line services to Melbourne. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Coomboona? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coomboona has a population of 134 residents, living across around 50 square kilometres of Goulburn Valley agricultural land.

Is Coomboona a good place to live? +

Coomboona offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with the agricultural richness of the Goulburn Valley and easy access to Shepparton’s full range of services. It suits farming families and those who prefer a quiet country setting within reasonable reach of a regional city.

What is the postcode for Coomboona? +

The postcode for Coomboona, Victoria is 3629.

Is Coomboona a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coomboona is part of the Greater Shepparton 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.