Durham Ox

VIC 3576 • Victoria

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
146.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote

About Durham Ox

Durham Ox is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 270 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Pyramid Hill in the Campaspe Shire. The locality covers around 146 square kilometres of flat northern Victorian farming plains and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is typical of the Loddon-Campaspe district, with extensive cereal cropping, sheep grazing, and the occasional dry-land irrigation operation.

Pyramid Hill, approximately 10 kilometres to the west, provides a general store, school, hotel, and community facilities, while Bendigo (roughly 70 kilometres to the south) offers comprehensive regional services. The surrounding countryside features open mallee and native grassland remnants within a productive agricultural zone. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Durham Ox.

Durham Ox falls under postcode 3576 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3576
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.13°, 143.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
146.09 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pyramid Hill
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
Drive to Bendigo (approx. 70 km south) for V/Line Bendigo Line to Melbourne; approx. 2 hours from Bendigo
By Car (Peak)
3–3.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Calder Highway via Bendigo is the main route to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Pyramid Hill or Bendigo.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
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 Durham Ox known for? +

Durham Ox is a farming locality on the Campaspe plains near Pyramid Hill in north-central Victoria, known for its cereal cropping and sheep grazing in the flat agricultural country of the Loddon-Campaspe district.

How far is Durham Ox from Melbourne CBD? +

Durham Ox is approximately 270 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 3 to 3.5 hours by road via the Calder Highway through Bendigo.

Does Durham Ox have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Durham Ox. V/Line trains operate from Bendigo (approximately 70 km south) to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Durham Ox? +

According to the 2021 Census, Durham Ox has a population of approximately 60 residents, a very small rural locality in the Campaspe Shire.

Is Durham Ox a good place to live? +

Durham Ox suits those with farming interests on the northern Victorian plains, with Pyramid Hill nearby and Bendigo's comprehensive regional services an hour to the south.

What is the postcode for Durham Ox? +

The postcode for Durham Ox, VIC is 3576.