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Kergunyah

VIC 3691 • Victoria

232
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
93.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversidePeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Kergunyah

Kergunyah is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated on the Kiewa Valley Highway approximately 353 kilometres north-east of Melbourne within the Alpine Shire council area. With a population of 232 at the 2021 Census, the locality covers 93.7 square kilometres of the lower Kiewa Valley, a fertile agricultural corridor flanked by the foothills of the Victorian Alps. The median household income reflects its agricultural working-class character, and the community has long been centred on dairying and mixed farming along the Kiewa River flats.

Kergunyah is a centre for dairy farming in the picturesque lower Kiewa Valley, with the Kiewa River providing irrigation water for the region's pastoral properties. The locality includes a post office and is close to the township of Tangambalanga and the larger regional centre of Wodonga, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, where residents access full services, schools, hospitals, and the train connection to Melbourne. The surrounding Alpine Shire offers outstanding natural amenity, with the Victorian Alps and Falls Creek ski resort a scenic drive to the south-east, making Kergunyah an appealing base for those who value rural lifestyle within reach of alpine recreation.

Kergunyah falls under postcode 3691 and is governed by the Alpine Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Farrer, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3691
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Alpine
Federal Electorate
Farrer
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.03°, 147.88°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
93.69 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3691

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3691, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,914
Median 2023–24
$62,499
▲ 22.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,034

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3691; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services — Wodonga / Albury Approx. 30-40 min to Wodonga

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
353 km
By Train
Drive to Wodonga (~30 km), then V/Line to Southern Cross Station (~3 hr 20 min)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr via Hume Freeway
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Remote north-east Victoria; Wodonga is the main service hub with rail access to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural dairy farming locality with no local shops; residents drive to Wodonga or Tangambalanga for services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
232
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 35.5% 10yr Down 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
121 / 100k
2yr Up 127.8% 10yr Up 660.9%
Non-FV assault
136.1 / 100k
2yr Down 18.4% 10yr Down 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.5 / 100k
2yr Up 17.5% 10yr Up 213.9%
View all offence subgroups for Alpine →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kergunyah known for? +

Kergunyah is known as a dairy farming locality in the fertile lower Kiewa Valley of north-eastern Victoria. The area features river flats ideal for pastoral agriculture and is set within the Alpine Shire, close to the Victorian Alps and Falls Creek ski resort.

How far is Kergunyah from Melbourne? +

Kergunyah is approximately 353 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, a drive of around 3.5 to 4 hours via the Hume Freeway.

Does Kergunyah have public transport? +

Kergunyah has no rail service. The nearest V/Line station is at Wodonga, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, which has regular train services to Melbourne. A car is essential for getting around the area.

What is the population of Kergunyah? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kergunyah has a population of 232 residents across a rural area of approximately 93.7 square kilometres in the Alpine Shire.

Is Kergunyah a good place to live? +

Kergunyah offers a quiet rural lifestyle in the beautiful Kiewa Valley, appealing to farmers and those who enjoy a remote country setting near the Victorian Alps. Its remoteness from Melbourne means it suits those who are self-sufficient and comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle, with Wodonga's full range of services about 30 km away.

What is the postcode for Kergunyah? +

The postcode for Kergunyah, VIC is 3691.

Is Kergunyah a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kergunyah is part of the Alpine 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.