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Earlston

VIC 3669 • Victoria

82
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Earlston

Earlston is a small rural locality in the Strathbogie Shire of north-central Victoria, situated approximately 150 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. Covering around 64 square kilometres of gently undulating farmland, the locality lies within the broader Strathbogie region, with the nearby town of Violet Town roughly 15 kilometres to the south-east. With a 2021 Census population of 82 residents, Earlston is one of the quieter pockets of the Strathbogie Shire, characterised by widely spaced rural properties and a deeply agricultural identity.

The surrounding countryside is devoted primarily to cropping, sheep and cattle grazing, with the scenic Strathbogie Ranges providing a backdrop to the west. The locality's rural character is shaped by its farming heritage, with the broader Strathbogie Shire home to wool, grain, livestock, and wine production for well over 150 years. The town of Violet Town, at the foot of the Strathbogie Ranges, offers a small range of local services, while the larger towns of Euroa (around 18 kilometres away) and Benalla (around 26 kilometres away) provide a fuller range of retail, medical, and schooling facilities. Residents embrace a self-sufficient country lifestyle with access to the Hume Freeway connecting the region to Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga.

Earlston falls under postcode 3669 and is governed by the Strathbogie 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
3669
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.63°, 145.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.89 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3669

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3669 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$41,550
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,071

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3669; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Violet Town
15 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service to Earlston — Nearest bus services in Violet Town and Euroa N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
Drive to Violet Town or Euroa, then V/Line train; approximately 2 hr total
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 1 hr 55 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway provides the main connection south to Melbourne; car is essential within the locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Earlston is a dispersed farming locality with no local shops or footpaths; a private vehicle is required for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
82
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
236.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.9 / 100k
2yr Up 87.1% 10yr Up 82.6%
Non-FV assault
143.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.0% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.5% 10yr Up 63.7%
View all offence subgroups for Strathbogie →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Earlston known for? +

Earlston is a quiet pastoral locality in the Strathbogie Shire, known for its agricultural heritage of sheep and cattle grazing and cropping, set against the scenic backdrop of the Strathbogie Ranges in north-central Victoria.

How far is Earlston from Melbourne? +

Earlston is approximately 150 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, which is roughly a 1 hour 40 minute to 2 hour 15 minute drive via the Hume Freeway.

Does Earlston have public transport? +

There is no public transport directly serving Earlston. The nearest V/Line train station is at Violet Town, approximately 15 kilometres away on the Melbourne–Albury regional rail line; a car is essential for getting around the locality.

What is the population of Earlston? +

According to the 2021 Census, Earlston has a population of 82 residents. It is a small, sparsely settled farming locality covering approximately 64 square kilometres in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Earlston a good place to live? +

Earlston suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a strong agricultural community. The towns of Violet Town, Euroa, and Benalla are all within a short drive for everyday services, and Melbourne is reachable in under two hours via the Hume Freeway.

What is the postcode for Earlston? +

The postcode for Earlston, Victoria is 3669.

Is Earlston a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Earlston is part of the Strathbogie 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.