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Cornishtown

VIC 3683 • Victoria

94
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
45.31 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralWine CountryAgriculturalPeaceful

About Cornishtown

Cornishtown is a rural locality in north-east Victoria within the Indigo Shire, situated approximately 10 kilometres from historic Rutherglen and around 25 minutes from the regional hub of Wodonga, off the Hume Freeway corridor. With a population of 94 residents across approximately 45 square kilometres, the locality is a thinly settled farming area characterised by gently rolling brown loam country suited to cropping, grazing, and high-rainfall pasture production. The area falls under the federal electorate of Indi and the state electorate of Benambra.

The Cornishtown district is known for its scenic rural landscapes close to the famous Rutherglen wine region, one of Australia's most celebrated areas for fortified and varietal wines. Rutherglen, just a short drive away, offers cellar doors, restaurants, heritage streetscapes, and community events, while Wangaratta and Wodonga provide the full range of retail, medical, and employment services. Residents are well placed to access the Hume Freeway and V/Line rail and coach connections through Wangaratta, and the area is popular with those seeking a rural lifestyle block within reach of regional facilities.

Cornishtown falls under postcode 3683 and is governed by Indigo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3683
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.18°, 146.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
45.31 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta
30 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (limited) — Rutherglen / Wangaratta Approx. 30–40 min to Wangaratta

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
Drive to Wangaratta Station; V/Line North East Line to Southern Cross approx. 2h 30m
By Car (Peak)
2h 45–3h 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 30–2h 45 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) provides the main Melbourne road link; Wangaratta is the nearest major rail hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Cornishtown is a rural locality with no local shops; a car is essential, with services available in Rutherglen (10km) and Wangaratta (30km).

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
94
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cornishtown known for? +

Cornishtown is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, known for its quiet agricultural character and its proximity to the celebrated Rutherglen wine region. The surrounding Indigo Shire is famous for its fortified wines, scenic vineyards, and heritage wine-making traditions.

How far is Cornishtown from Rutherglen? +

Cornishtown is approximately 10 kilometres from Rutherglen, roughly a 10–12 minute drive. Wangaratta is approximately 30 kilometres away, and Albury-Wodonga is around 45 kilometres from the locality.

Does Cornishtown have public transport? +

Cornishtown has no local public transport. The nearest train station is Wangaratta, approximately 30 kilometres away, which is served by V/Line's North East Line with services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station. A V/Line coach connects Rutherglen and Wangaratta with limited daily services.

What is the population of Cornishtown? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cornishtown has a population of 94 residents across approximately 45 square kilometres, within the Indigo Shire council area.

Is Cornishtown a good place to live? +

Cornishtown suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in north-east Victoria's wine country, within easy reach of Rutherglen's cellar doors and restaurants and the regional services of Wangaratta and Wodonga. It is an ideal location for lifestyle blocks and farming properties in a well-regarded agricultural district.

What is the postcode for Cornishtown? +

The postcode for Cornishtown, Victoria is 3683.

Is Cornishtown a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cornishtown is part of the Indigo 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.