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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
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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 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
3608
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
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
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3608

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3608, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,820
Median 2023–24
$54,612
▲ 24.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,774

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3608; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Strathbogie Local Government Area, which contains Graytown. 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 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.

Is Graytown a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Graytown 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.