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Kerrisdale

VIC 3660 • Victoria

86
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
37.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Kerrisdale

Kerrisdale is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated approximately 79 kilometres north of Melbourne within the Murrindindi Shire. Covering nearly 38 square kilometres of rolling farmland and bushland, the area sits roughly midway between Seymour and Yea along the Goulburn Valley Highway corridor. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 86 residents, with a predominantly older demographic typical of rural Victorian localities. The local community is small and tightly knit, with properties ranging from hobby farms to working agricultural land.

Kerrisdale is home to the Kerrisdale Mountain Railway and Museum, a heritage attraction featuring the original Kerrisdale Station building and a collection of historic narrow-gauge locomotives and rolling stock — a popular day-trip destination for families from Melbourne and surrounds. The nearby towns of Yea and Alexandra provide the main services for locals, including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and fuel. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Murrindindi region, characterised by gentle hills, open grazing country, and remnant bush corridors. Residents enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of the Yarra Valley wine country and the broader High Country region.

Kerrisdale falls under postcode 3660 and is governed by the Murrindindi 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
3660
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Murrindindi
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.04°, 145.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
37.92 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3660

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3660, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,206
Median 2023–24
$50,268
▲ 16.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,581

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3660; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • PTV Coach (Seymour–Yea–Alexandra) — Yea / Seymour Approx. 25–40 min to Yea

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
79 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Seymour (approx. 45 min) then V/Line to Southern Cross (approx. 1 hr)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Primarily accessed via Hume Freeway; car is essential for day-to-day living

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily errands; there are no shops, services, or footpaths within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
86
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
235.7 / 100k
2yr Up 25.9% 10yr Down 36.3%
Motor vehicle theft
101.9 / 100k
2yr Up 21.4% 10yr Down 20.4%
Non-FV assault
178.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
203.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.2%
View all offence subgroups for Murrindindi →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kerrisdale known for? +

Kerrisdale is best known for the Kerrisdale Mountain Railway and Museum, a heritage attraction featuring the original Kerrisdale Station building and a collection of working narrow-gauge steam and diesel locomotives. It is a popular day-trip destination for families from Melbourne and the Yarra Valley region.

How far is Kerrisdale from Melbourne CBD? +

Kerrisdale is approximately 79 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Hume Freeway, depending on traffic conditions.

Does Kerrisdale have public transport? +

Kerrisdale has very limited public transport. A PTV coach service runs between Seymour, Yea and Alexandra, passing through the general area, but a car is essential for daily life. The nearest V/Line train station is at Yea, approximately 25 kilometres to the south.

What is the population of Kerrisdale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kerrisdale has a population of 86 residents. It is a very small rural locality within the Murrindindi Shire, with approximately 32 dwellings.

Is Kerrisdale a good place to live? +

Kerrisdale suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle within a manageable drive of Melbourne. The area offers peace and quiet, open farmland, and proximity to the Murrindindi region and High Country, but residents must be self-sufficient and comfortable with limited local amenities.

What is the postcode for Kerrisdale? +

The postcode for Kerrisdale, VIC is 3660.

Is Kerrisdale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kerrisdale is part of the Murrindindi 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.