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Katandra

VIC 3634 • Victoria

120
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
50.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent
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About Katandra

Katandra is a rural locality in northern Victoria, situated within the Greater Shepparton City Council area approximately 17 kilometres north of Shepparton and around 181 kilometres north of Melbourne. The locality covers approximately 50.8 square kilometres of productive agricultural land and had a population of 120 at the 2021 Census. Set in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, Katandra is surrounded by irrigated orchards, dairy farms, and mixed agricultural operations that define this fertile region.

Shepparton, the major regional centre of the Goulburn Valley, provides Katandra residents with access to supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and a wide range of services and employment. The locality itself is a quiet farming community, where life moves to the pace of the seasons and local agriculture. Katandra is well-positioned along the Murray Valley Highway corridor, offering straightforward access to regional transport links and the wider Goulburn Valley network.

Katandra falls under postcode 3634 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3634
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.22°, 145.44°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
50.81 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3634

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3634 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,287
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,067

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3634; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton Station
17 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • V/Line services via Shepparton — Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) Approx. 2h 20min from Shepparton

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
181 km
By Train
Drive to Shepparton Station (~17km), then V/Line to Southern Cross (~2h 20min)
By Car (Peak)
2h 00min–2h 20min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 50min–2h 05min

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Freeway provides direct freeway access to Melbourne; car is the primary transport mode

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local services; a car is needed to reach Shepparton for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
120
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katandra known for? +

Katandra is a quiet rural locality in the Goulburn Valley known for its surrounding irrigated orchards, dairy farms, and its position in one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions near Shepparton.

How far is Katandra from Melbourne CBD? +

Katandra is approximately 181 kilometres north of Melbourne, about a 2-hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Freeway.

Does Katandra have public transport? +

Katandra has no local public transport. The nearest V/Line train station is at Shepparton, approximately 17 kilometres to the south, with regular services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Katandra? +

According to the 2021 Census, Katandra has a population of 120 residents across approximately 51 square kilometres of farmland in the Greater Shepparton City Council area.

Is Katandra a good place to live? +

Katandra suits those who enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle in the Goulburn Valley, with the amenities of Shepparton a short drive away. It appeals to farming families and those seeking affordable rural living close to a major regional centre.

What is the postcode for Katandra? +

The postcode for Katandra, Victoria is 3634.

Is Katandra a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Katandra is part of the Greater Shepparton 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.