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Daltons Bridge

VIC 3568 • Victoria

57
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.49 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversideCar-Dependent
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About Daltons Bridge

Daltons Bridge is a small rural locality in the Goulburn Valley near Echuca in northern Victoria, situated approximately 230 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 55 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community covering a significant area of land. The locality covers approximately 19 square kilometres of flat farming land in the Campaspe Shire near Echuca.

The nearest town of Echuca, approximately 25 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Echuca is famous for its historic port and paddle steamer cruises on the Murray River, and the area is known for dairy farming and irrigation. There is no public transport serving Daltons Bridge; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Daltons Bridge falls under postcode 3568 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3568
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.81°, 144.18°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.49 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3568

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3568, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,357
Median 2023–24
$51,716
▲ 28.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,931

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3568; 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
230 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr - 3 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Echuca is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops or services; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
57
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Daltons Bridge known for? +

Daltons Bridge is a quiet rural locality in the Goulburn Valley near Echuca in northern Victoria, known for its farming character and peaceful landscape. The locality covers approximately 19 square kilometres of flat farming land in the Campaspe Shire near Echuca.

How far is Daltons Bridge from Melbourne CBD? +

Daltons Bridge is approximately 230 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, roughly a 3 to 4 hour drive.

Does Daltons Bridge have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Daltons Bridge. A private vehicle is essential; Echuca is the nearest town, approximately 25 kilometres away.

What is the population of Daltons Bridge? +

According to the 2021 Census, Daltons Bridge has a small rural population, typical of the sparsely settled the Goulburn Valley near Echuca in northern Victoria.

Is Daltons Bridge a good place to live? +

Daltons Bridge suits those involved in farming or seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Goulburn Valley near Echuca in northern Victoria, with Echuca providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Daltons Bridge? +

The postcode for Daltons Bridge is 3568, covering this rural locality in the Goulburn Valley near Echuca in northern Victoria.

Is Daltons Bridge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Daltons Bridge is part of the Gannawarra 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.