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Howqua Inlet

VIC 3723 • Victoria

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Howqua Inlet

Howqua Inlet is a small lakeside locality in Victoria's High Country, situated on the shores of Lake Eildon approximately 15 kilometres south of Mansfield within the Mansfield Shire. Covering nearly 6 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The locality sits at the mouth of the Howqua River as it enters Lake Eildon, one of Victoria's largest reservoirs, and is renowned as a premier boating, fishing, and camping destination in the Victorian Alps foothills.

Howqua Inlet is particularly prized by fly-fishers — the Howqua River is a designated Victorian Heritage River, celebrated for its year-round trout fishing — and by boaters accessing the broad expanse of Lake Eildon. The Howqua Valley Holiday Park provides camping and holiday accommodation, drawing visitors from Melbourne and regional Victoria. Mansfield serves as the nearest service town, offering supermarkets, schools, and access to the Mount Buller ski resort approximately 60 kilometres to the north-east.

Howqua Inlet falls under postcode 3723 and is governed by the Mansfield 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
3723
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mansfield
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.89°, 146.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.89 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3723

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3723 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,391
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,569

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3723; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Mansfield N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No direct train; V/Line coach to Mansfield (~15km away), then approx. 3 hrs to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5 to 3 hrs via Maroondah Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.25 hrs

🛣️ Maroondah Highway through Alexandra connects to Melbourne. Mansfield is the nearest service town.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; a vehicle is required for all errands, with Mansfield approximately 15km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
118.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.9% 10yr Down 51.1%
Motor vehicle theft
72.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 20.9%
Non-FV assault
209.7 / 100k
2yr Up 16.4% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
182.3 / 100k
2yr Up 28.2% 10yr Down 43.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mansfield →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howqua Inlet known for? +

Howqua Inlet is known for its stunning position on Lake Eildon and the mouth of the Howqua River — a Victorian Heritage River celebrated as one of Australia's finest trout fishing streams, along with boating and camping.

How far is Howqua Inlet from Melbourne? +

Howqua Inlet is approximately 185 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Maroondah Highway through Alexandra.

Does Howqua Inlet have public transport? +

Howqua Inlet has no public transport. Mansfield, approximately 15 kilometres away, has V/Line coach connections to Melbourne via Seymour, but a private vehicle is recommended for accessing the inlet.

What is the population of Howqua Inlet? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Howqua Inlet, though the locality draws significantly more visitors than permanent residents.

Is Howqua Inlet a good place to visit? +

Howqua Inlet is an outstanding destination for boating, trout fishing, camping, and High Country relaxation, within 2.5 hours of Melbourne and close to the Mount Buller ski resort.

What is the postcode for Howqua Inlet? +

The postcode for Howqua Inlet, Victoria is 3723.

Is Howqua Inlet a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Howqua Inlet is part of the Mansfield 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.