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Girgarre East

VIC 3616 • Victoria

143
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Girgarre East

Girgarre East is a rural locality situated east of the small Goulburn Valley town of Girgarre, within the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria. The locality shares postcode 3616 with Girgarre, lying approximately 230 kilometres north of Melbourne and around 45 kilometres south of Echuca. With a population of 143 at the 2021 Census, Girgarre East is a sparsely settled agricultural area covering around 42.6 square kilometres of flat irrigated and dryland farming country.

The surrounding region is part of the productive Goulburn Valley, well known for its dairy farms, orchards, and mixed cropping. Residents rely on nearby Girgarre for basic services and Kyabram — approximately 15 kilometres to the west — for a wider range of amenities including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities. The area typifies rural Victoria's northern irrigation districts, appealing to those who appreciate open farming landscapes and the quiet rhythms of a close-knit country community.

Girgarre East falls under postcode 3616 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 Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3616
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.46°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.56 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3616

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3616, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,042
Median 2023–24
$51,942
▲ 17.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,965

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3616; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited or no regular service — Kyabram / Echuca N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest active station is Shepparton (~60 km away)
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min - 3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 15min - 2h 30min

🛣️ Car essential; Goulburn Valley Highway provides main route south to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A flat rural locality with no local shops — all errands require driving to Girgarre or Kyabram

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
143
▲ 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 Girgarre East. 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 Girgarre East known for? +

Girgarre East is an agricultural locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, part of one of Australia's most productive dairy and horticultural regions. The surrounding area is known for its irrigation channels, dairy farms, and orchards typical of the Campaspe Shire.

How far is Girgarre East from Melbourne? +

Girgarre East is approximately 230 kilometres north of Melbourne, a drive of around two and a half hours via the Goulburn Valley Highway. The regional centre of Echuca is about 45 kilometres to the north.

Does Girgarre East have public transport? +

There is no active rail or regular bus service to Girgarre East. The nearest active railway station is at Shepparton, roughly 60 kilometres to the north-east. A private vehicle is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Girgarre East? +

Girgarre East had a population of 143 at the 2021 Census. It is a sparsely settled rural locality covering around 42.6 square kilometres in Victoria's northern irrigation district.

Is Girgarre East a good place to live? +

Girgarre East suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Goulburn Valley. Kyabram provides schools, supermarkets, and medical services within a short drive, while the area offers affordable land and a strong agricultural community character.

What is the postcode for Girgarre East? +

The postcode for Girgarre East is 3616, shared with the nearby town of Girgarre in Victoria's Shire of Campaspe.

Is Girgarre East a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Girgarre East 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.