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Dingwall

VIC 3579 • Victoria

99
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
105.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAgriculturalAffordable
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About Dingwall

Dingwall is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, situated approximately 11 kilometres south-west of Kerang within the Gannawarra Shire. With a 2021 Census population of just 99 residents, the locality covers a spacious 105 square kilometres of flat agricultural land in the Loddon Mallee region. The area is home predominantly to older residents and childless couples, reflecting its quiet, established farming character.

Life in Dingwall centres on farming and the surrounding pastoral landscape, with cropping, grazing, and dairying forming the backbone of the local economy. The nearest services and shopping are in Kerang, which also provides access to the V/Line Swan Hill rail service for trips to Bendigo and Melbourne. The Murray River region offers recreational opportunities including fishing, birdwatching, and visits to nearby wetlands and state forests.

Dingwall falls under postcode 3579 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
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
105.41 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kerang
11 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
280 km
By Train
Drive to Kerang (~11 km), then approx. 3 hr 30 min by V/Line to Southern Cross via Bendigo
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 15 min – 3 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car essential; Loddon Valley Highway is the main route south to Bendigo and Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote farming locality with no local shops or services; all errands require a drive to Kerang

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
99
▲ 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 Dingwall. 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 Dingwall known for? +

Dingwall is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Loddon Mallee region, known for its agricultural landscape including cropping, grazing, and dairying. It sits within the Gannawarra Shire, approximately 11 kilometres south-west of the service town of Kerang.

How far is Dingwall from Melbourne? +

Dingwall is approximately 280 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 3-hour drive via the Calder Freeway and Loddon Valley Highway.

Does Dingwall have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Dingwall itself. The nearest train station is Kerang, about 11 km away, which is served by V/Line's Swan Hill line with twice-daily services to Melbourne via Bendigo.

What is the population of Dingwall? +

According to the 2021 Census, Dingwall has a population of 99 people, up from 81 in 2016 — a growth of about 22%. The locality covers approximately 105 square kilometres.

Is Dingwall a good place to live? +

Dingwall suits those seeking a very quiet, affordable rural lifestyle surrounded by open farmland. It is best suited to retirees, farming families, or anyone who values space and solitude, with essential services available in nearby Kerang.

What is the postcode for Dingwall? +

The postcode for Dingwall, Victoria is 3579.

Is Dingwall a safe area? +

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