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Dhurringile

VIC 3610 • Victoria

369
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
70.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietAgricultural
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About Dhurringile

Dhurringile is a small rural locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, situated approximately 10 kilometres north of Murchison and around 30 kilometres south-east of Shepparton, within the City of Greater Shepparton. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 369, a figure significantly shaped by the presence of HM Prison Dhurringile — a medium-security correctional facility occupying the historic 65-room Dhurringile mansion, built in 1875 by squatter James Winter. The name Dhurringile is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning 'emu's back,' a reference to the shape of the hill on which the mansion stands.

Beyond the prison estate, Dhurringile is a quiet agricultural locality surrounded by the irrigated farmland and orchards typical of the Goulburn Valley, with the Waranga Basin reservoir — one of Victoria's major water storage facilities — lying to the west. The locality has a small primary school serving the local community, though student numbers have declined sharply in recent years. Murchison, the nearest township, provides basic services and facilities, while Shepparton's extensive retail, healthcare, and education options are easily accessible to the north.

Dhurringile falls under postcode 3610 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 Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3610
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.58°, 145.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
70.86 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3610

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3610 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,433
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,800

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3610; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Murchison East
10 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach connections — Shepparton / Melbourne Shepparton ~30 min, Melbourne ~2 hrs 30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
Drive to Murchison East (~10 km) then V/Line Shepparton Line; total ~2 hrs 30 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min–2 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Via Hume Freeway or Goulburn Valley Highway; Shepparton is the practical service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Dhurringile has no local shops or commercial services; a car is required to reach Murchison or Shepparton for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
369
▲ 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 Dhurringile. 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 Dhurringile known for? +

Dhurringile is best known for the historic Dhurringile mansion — a 65-room homestead built in 1875 by squatter James Winter, which today operates as HM Prison Dhurringile, a medium-security correctional facility. The name is thought to have Aboriginal origins meaning 'emu's back.'

How far is Dhurringile from Melbourne? +

Dhurringile is approximately 160 kilometres north of Melbourne, a drive of around 1 hour 50 minutes to 2.5 hours via the Hume Freeway or Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Dhurringile have public transport? +

There is no direct public transport to Dhurringile. The nearest train station is Murchison East, approximately 10 kilometres away on the V/Line Shepparton Line, which connects to Melbourne. A car is necessary to reach the station.

What is the population of Dhurringile? +

Dhurringile recorded a population of 369 in the 2021 Census, a figure that includes the resident population of HM Prison Dhurringile, which accounts for the notably skewed gender ratio of the locality.

Is Dhurringile a good place to live? +

Dhurringile is a very small, quiet agricultural locality best suited to those who value privacy and rural surroundings in the Goulburn Valley. Murchison and Shepparton are nearby for services, and the area is surrounded by productive irrigated farmland.

What is the postcode for Dhurringile? +

The postcode for Dhurringile, Victoria is 3610.

Is Dhurringile a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dhurringile 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.