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Kithbrook

VIC 3666 • Victoria

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
38.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Kithbrook

Kithbrook is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, located within the Strathbogie Shire approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne. The locality covers around 38.2 square kilometres of elevated rural land in the Strathbogie Ranges, an area known for its cool-climate viticulture, mixed grazing, and scenic highland character. With a 2021 census population of 67, Kithbrook is a sparsely populated farming district where large rural holdings predominate. The nearest towns are Euroa and Strathbogie, both within approximately 30 kilometres, providing essential services for residents of the surrounding district.

Kithbrook is gaining recognition for its wine production, with Kithbrook Estate operating vineyards at elevations between 480 and 580 metres in the Strathbogie Ranges — altitudes that produce distinctive cool-climate wines. The broader Strathbogie Ranges region offers scenic gorges, native forest, horse riding, and a growing agritourism sector. Euroa, the principal service town for the district, provides supermarkets, schools, medical services, and rail connections to Melbourne. Kithbrook appeals to lifestyle farmers, viticulture enthusiasts, and those seeking rural acreage in one of Victoria's most scenic elevated inland regions.

Kithbrook falls under postcode 3666 and is governed by the Strathbogie 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
3666
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.79°, 145.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
38.18 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3666

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3666, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,359
Median 2023–24
$48,303
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,495

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3666; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Euroa Station
28 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required; Euroa has V/Line coach connections N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
Approx 1 hr 45 min from Euroa on V/Line Albury service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway passes through Euroa 28 km away; excellent freeway access for Melbourne commutes

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kithbrook is a remote rural locality where all services and shopping require a drive to Euroa or Strathbogie.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
236.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.9 / 100k
2yr Up 87.1% 10yr Up 82.6%
Non-FV assault
143.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.0% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.5% 10yr Up 63.7%
View all offence subgroups for Strathbogie →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kithbrook known for? +

Kithbrook is known for its elevated rural setting in the Strathbogie Ranges and for Kithbrook Estate, whose cool-climate vineyards at 480-580 metres altitude produce wines of growing regional repute. The area is valued for its scenic highland landscapes, native forest, and rural lifestyle.

How far is Kithbrook from Melbourne? +

Kithbrook is approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne, roughly a 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway. Euroa, the nearest service town with a V/Line rail connection, is approximately 28 kilometres away.

Does Kithbrook have public transport? +

Kithbrook has no local public transport services. Euroa Station (28 km away) provides V/Line rail connections to Melbourne on the Albury line. A private vehicle is essential for daily life in Kithbrook.

What is the population of Kithbrook? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kithbrook had a population of 67 residents. The locality is sparsely settled with most land occupied by farming and rural holdings in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Kithbrook a good place to live? +

Kithbrook suits lifestyle farmers, viticulture enthusiasts, and those seeking elevated rural acreage in a scenic part of north-central Victoria. Euroa provides full services within a 30-minute drive, and the Hume Freeway offers reasonable Melbourne access for those who commute occasionally.

What is the postcode for Kithbrook? +

The postcode for Kithbrook, Victoria is 3666.

Is Kithbrook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kithbrook is part of the Strathbogie 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.