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Coonooer Bridge

VIC 3477 • Victoria

30
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoric
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About Coonooer Bridge

Coonooer Bridge is a small rural locality in the Shire of Buloke in north-western Victoria, located approximately 263 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 17 kilometres north of St Arnaud. Set in the broad agricultural plains between Bendigo and Horsham, the locality takes its name from the Coonooer Bridge spanning Avoca River. With just 30 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of Victoria's most sparsely populated localities, characterised by open farmland and a strong agricultural heritage.

The locality is centred around a small community hall and the historic bridge over the Avoca River, which serves as a quiet gathering point for locals. St Arnaud, the nearest service town, provides residents with schools, medical services, and retail shopping. The surrounding region is known for dryland farming including grain and wool production, attracting those who value wide open spaces and a deeply rural lifestyle far from the hustle of major cities.

Coonooer Bridge falls under postcode 3477 and is governed by the Northern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3477
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 143.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.52 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3477

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3477 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,318
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,580

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3477; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
263 km
By Train
Drive to St Arnaud (~17 km), no direct rail; nearest V/Line is Maryborough (~55 km)
By Car (Peak)
3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 45min

🛣️ Remote locality — car is the only practical transport option

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely rural; no pedestrian amenities; car essential for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
30
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coonooer Bridge VIC? +

Coonooer Bridge is a small rural locality in the Shire of Buloke, north-western Victoria, about 263 km from Melbourne and 17 km north of St Arnaud.

Why is it called Coonooer Bridge? +

The locality takes its name from the bridge crossing the Avoca River at this point, in the Buloke Shire region of Victoria.

What is the population of Coonooer Bridge? +

Coonooer Bridge had a population of just 30 people according to the 2021 Census, making it one of Victoria's smallest localities.

Is Coonooer Bridge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coonooer Bridge is part of the Northern Grampians 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.