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Jarvis Creek

VIC 3700 • Victoria

46
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
58.87 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRetireesAffordable
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About Jarvis Creek

Jarvis Creek is a small rural locality in the Shire of Towong in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 270 kilometres from Melbourne in the scenic Upper Murray region. Covering an expansive area of around 59 square kilometres, the locality is sparsely populated with approximately 40 residents, and sits close to the village of Old Tallangatta on the banks of Lake Hume. The surrounding landscape of mountain ranges, river valleys, and alpine high country defines the character of this remote and beautiful corner of Victoria.

Jarvis Creek is a true escape for those who value wide open spaces, outdoor adventure, and the tranquillity of remote rural living. The Upper Murray region offers world-class fishing, bushwalking, horse riding, and access to the Alpine National Park. The nearest town with meaningful services is Tallangatta, while Wodonga and Albury are accessible for major shopping and health services. The community is close-knit and characteristically self-reliant, attracting hobby farmers, retirees, and nature lovers drawn to the peace and natural beauty of far north-east Victoria.

Jarvis Creek falls under postcode 3700 and is governed by the Towong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3700
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.34°, 147.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
58.87 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3700

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3700, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,520
Median 2023–24
$51,562
▲ 27.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,612

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3700; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wodonga Station
55 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
Drive to Wodonga (~55km), then train to Melbourne via Albury (~3.5 hours)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3 to 3.5 hours via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 2.5 to 3 hours via Hume Highway

🛣️ Tallangatta (~15km) is the nearest service town. Albury-Wodonga is the regional centre at approximately 55km.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely rural locality with no walkable infrastructure; a vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
46
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
128 / 100k
2yr Down 11.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
128 / 100k
2yr Up 59.8% 10yr Up 673.6%
Non-FV assault
144 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 117.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
191.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all offence subgroups for Towong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jarvis Creek VIC located? +

Jarvis Creek is a rural locality in the Shire of Towong in north-east Victoria, approximately 270 kilometres from Melbourne near Tallangatta and Lake Hume.

What LGA is Jarvis Creek VIC in? +

Jarvis Creek is part of the Shire of Towong local government area in Victoria's Upper Murray region.

What is the population of Jarvis Creek VIC? +

Jarvis Creek is very sparsely populated, with approximately 40 residents according to available data.

What outdoor activities are available near Jarvis Creek? +

The Upper Murray region around Jarvis Creek offers fishing in Lake Hume, bushwalking, horse riding, and access to the Alpine National Park and Snowy Mountains highlands.

Is Jarvis Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Jarvis Creek is part of the Towong 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 Jarvis Creek? +

Jarvis Creek had a population of 46 at the 2021 Census.