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Corop

VIC 3559 • Victoria

161
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
130.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet
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About Corop

Corop is a small rural town in the Shire of Campaspe, situated on the Midland Highway in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, approximately 178 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of 161, the locality covers around 131 square kilometres of productive farming country between the towns of Elmore (20 km west) and Stanhope (17 km east). Corop sits in the heart of the region's agricultural landscape, which supports dairying, cropping, and grazing enterprises.

Corop retains the character of a traditional country town, with a general store serving as a local landmark and community meeting point. The Midland Highway provides convenient north–south access, connecting residents to larger centres including Shepparton (around 55 kilometres to the east) and Melbourne for shopping and services. The wide open skies and productive farmland of the Campaspe Shire make Corop well suited to those seeking a slow-paced rural lifestyle in Victoria's north.

Corop falls under postcode 3559 and is governed by the Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3559
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.57°, 144.81°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
130.68 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3559

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3559 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,400
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,120

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3559; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
178 km
By Train
Drive to Elmore (~20 km) then train via Bendigo (~2 hr 30 min total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Midland Highway provides direct road access to Melbourne and Bendigo; Shepparton ~55 km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Corop has a general store but virtually no other local services; a car is needed for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
161
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Corop known for? +

Corop is a small country town in the Shire of Campaspe, known for its quiet rural character and position on the Midland Highway in Victoria's Goulburn Valley. The town's general store is a local landmark in the surrounding farming district.

How far is Corop from Melbourne? +

Corop is approximately 178 kilometres north of Melbourne, around a 1 hour 50 minute to 2 hour 20 minute drive via the Midland Highway or Calder Freeway. Bendigo is the nearest large regional city, approximately 80 kilometres to the south-west.

Does Corop have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Corop directly. The nearest train station is Elmore, around 20 kilometres to the west on the Bendigo Line. A private vehicle is essential for all travel from Corop.

What is the population of Corop? +

According to the 2021 Census, Corop has a population of approximately 161 residents, making it one of the smaller rural localities in the Campaspe Shire.

Is Corop a good place to live? +

Corop suits those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle in Victoria's north, with affordable land, wide open spaces, and the community feel of a small country town. Residents rely on nearby Stanhope and Shepparton for most services, making a car essential.

What is the postcode for Corop? +

The postcode for Corop, Victoria is 3559.

Is Corop a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Corop is part of the Campaspe 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.