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Graytown

VIC 3608 • Victoria

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricBushlandAgricultural

About Graytown

Graytown is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne near the town of Nagambie in the Strathbogie Shire. The locality covers around 35 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. It is set within the box-ironbark woodland country of the Victorian drylands, historically significant for its gold mining activity during the 1850s rush.

Nagambie, approximately 15 kilometres to the south, is the main service centre for the district, providing shops, restaurants, a school, and community facilities, and is known for the Nagambie Lakes recreational reserve on the Goulburn River. Shepparton (roughly 40 kilometres to the north) offers comprehensive regional services. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Graytown.

Graytown falls under postcode 3608 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3608
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.68 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nagambie
15 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

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

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
V/Line from Nagambie (approx. 15 km) to Melbourne; approx. 1.5–2 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway provide road access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Nagambie.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 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 Graytown known for? +

Graytown is a rural locality near Nagambie in central Victoria with a gold rush heritage, set in box-ironbark woodland country and close to the Nagambie Lakes and Goulburn River.

How far is Graytown from Melbourne CBD? +

Graytown is approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Graytown have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Graytown. V/Line trains operate from Nagambie station (approximately 15 km south) to Melbourne.

What is the population of Graytown? +

According to the 2021 Census, Graytown has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural community in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Graytown a good place to live? +

Graytown suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the box-ironbark country near Nagambie, with V/Line connections and the Nagambie Lakes recreational precinct on the doorstep.

What is the postcode for Graytown? +

The postcode for Graytown, VIC is 3608.