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Gooramadda

VIC 3685 • Victoria

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
37.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricRetireesAffordable
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About Gooramadda

Gooramadda is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated in the Indigo Shire approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Rutherglen and around 30 kilometres from Wodonga. The locality covers around 37.3 square kilometres of gently rolling agricultural land at coordinates near the Victorian-NSW border region, and had a population of just 62 people at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by pastoral and farming properties, with residents drawn to the quiet rural lifestyle of the upper Murray River district.

Gooramadda sits within one of Victoria's premier wine-producing regions — the Rutherglen wine district — and the surrounding area is known for its famous fortified wines, wineries, and cellar doors. The locality has a deeply agricultural character, with farming families engaged in viticulture, cropping, and livestock grazing. Local residents travel to Rutherglen or Wodonga for schooling, shopping, and services, while enjoying the open spaces, bird-rich wetlands, and scenic countryside of the north-east Victorian tablelands. It's a peaceful address for those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle close to a celebrated food and wine destination.

Gooramadda falls under postcode 3685 and is governed by the Indigo 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
3685
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.06°, 146.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.33 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3685

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3685, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,473
Median 2023–24
$53,164
▲ 19.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,259

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3685; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rutherglen Station (disused; nearest active: Chiltern Station)
18 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services via Rutherglen — Wodonga / Albury 30-45 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
295 km
By Train
Nearest active station: Chiltern (~18 km); V/Line Albury line to Southern Cross Station ~3.5 hr
By Car (Peak)
3-3.5 hr to Melbourne CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5-3 hr

🛣️ Wodonga (~30 km) is the main regional centre. Albury-Wodonga Airport provides connections to Sydney and Melbourne.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; car essential for all travel and daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gooramadda VIC located? +

Gooramadda is a rural locality in north-east Victoria within the Indigo Shire, approximately 12 kilometres northeast of Rutherglen and 30 kilometres from Wodonga.

What is Gooramadda known for? +

Gooramadda is part of the Rutherglen wine district, one of Victoria's most celebrated wine regions famous for its fortified wines and cellar doors. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural farmland.

What local government area is Gooramadda in? +

Gooramadda is located within the Indigo Shire, a local government area in north-east Victoria that includes the towns of Rutherglen, Beechworth, and Yackandandah.

How do I get to Gooramadda? +

Gooramadda is accessed by car via rural roads connecting to Rutherglen and Wodonga. The nearest railway station is Chiltern, approximately 18 km away on the Melbourne–Albury North East Line.

Is Gooramadda a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gooramadda is part of the Indigo 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.

What is the population of Gooramadda? +

Gooramadda had a population of 62 at the 2021 Census.