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Germantown

VIC 3741 • Victoria

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Population (2021)
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Median Personal Income
27.91 km²
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About Germantown

Germantown is a small rural locality in Victoria's Alpine Shire, situated near the Ovens River valley at approximately 37°S latitude in the Victorian High Country. The area takes its name from early German immigrant settlers who established farms in the region during the 19th century. It lies close to the township of Bright and is surrounded by the dramatic Alpine National Park landscape, with the Ovens River flowing nearby.

The High Country setting makes Germantown and surrounds a popular destination for autumn foliage tourism, cycling, fishing, and access to Mount Buffalo National Park. The locality is characterised by agricultural land, orchards, and rural residential properties. The nearby Bright township provides all essential services, dining, and accommodation, while the ski fields of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham are accessible for winter recreation.

Germantown falls under postcode 3741 and is governed by the Alpine Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3741
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Alpine
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.96°, 147.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.91 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3741

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3741, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,683
Median 2023–24
$49,040
▲ 26.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,668

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3741; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Wangaratta / Melbourne 3-4 hrs to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
310 km
By Car (Peak)
~3.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hrs

🛣️ Route via Hume Freeway through Wangaratta; no direct public transport

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality; car essential for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
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Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 35.5% 10yr Down 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
121 / 100k
2yr Up 127.8% 10yr Up 660.9%
Non-FV assault
136.1 / 100k
2yr Down 18.4% 10yr Down 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.5 / 100k
2yr Up 17.5% 10yr Up 213.9%
View all offence subgroups for Alpine →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Germantown VIC? +

Germantown is a small rural locality in Victoria's Alpine Shire, near the township of Bright in the Victorian High Country, approximately 310 km from Melbourne.

Why is it called Germantown? +

The locality was named after early German immigrant settlers who established farms in the Ovens River valley region during the 19th century.

What is near Germantown VIC? +

Germantown is close to Bright, Mount Buffalo National Park, the Ovens River, and the ski fields of Falls Creek and Mount Hotham.

Is Germantown a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Germantown is part of the Alpine 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.