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Koorlong

VIC 3501 • Victoria

397
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
132.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteHorticultural
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About Koorlong

Koorlong is a large rural locality approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Mildura in the far north-west of Victoria, within the Mildura Rural City Council area. The locality spans a substantial 133 square kilometres of semi-arid agricultural land along the Murray River basin, with a 2021 Census population of 397 residents across 123 dwellings. It falls within the federal electorate of Mallee and the state electorate of Mildura, reflecting its position in one of Victoria's most significant horticultural and irrigated farming regions.

Koorlong's landscape is defined by vineyards, citrus orchards, dried fruit farms, and irrigated cropping properties, making it part of the productive Murray-Mildura horticultural belt. The region benefits from the Murray River irrigation network established in the early twentieth century, and the local economy is closely tied to the wine, table grape, and citrus industries centred on nearby Mildura. Residents rely on Mildura for schooling, shopping, and services, accessing the city via sealed local roads, while Mildura Airport provides regional air links.

Koorlong falls under postcode 3501 and is governed by the Mildura Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3501
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mildura
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.24°, 142.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
132.88 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3501

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3501, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,946
Median 2023–24
$59,353
▲ 29.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$71,390

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3501; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Mildura CBD 20–30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
540 km
By Train
No direct train service; coach services from Mildura to Melbourne take approx. 7 hours
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 15 min

🛣️ Mildura Airport offers flights to Melbourne (1 hr 10 min); Sturt Highway (A20) is the main road link east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

All daily errands require a car; the locality is rural with no footpaths or local retail

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
397
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
502.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.9% 10yr Down 46.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.1 / 100k
2yr Down 24.4% 10yr Up 11.5%
Non-FV assault
445.2 / 100k
2yr Down 10.1% 10yr Up 21.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 88.6%
Steal from vehicle
633.3 / 100k
2yr Down 12.8% 10yr Down 19.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mildura →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koorlong known for? +

Koorlong is known for its horticultural farming, particularly vineyards, citrus orchards, and dried fruit production. It forms part of the greater Mildura irrigation district, one of Victoria's most productive agricultural regions along the Murray River.

How far is Koorlong from Melbourne? +

Koorlong is approximately 540 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, about a 5 to 5.5 hour drive via the Western Highway and Sturt Highway. Mildura Airport, 15 km away, offers 1-hour flights to Melbourne.

Does Koorlong have public transport? +

Koorlong has no passenger rail service. There are limited local bus connections to Mildura, and coach services run between Mildura and Melbourne, but a car is essential for day-to-day living in the locality.

What is the population of Koorlong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Koorlong has a population of 397 residents across 123 dwellings, spread across a large 133 square kilometre area typical of rural horticultural properties in the Mildura region.

Is Koorlong a good place to live? +

Koorlong suits those who work in or support the horticultural industry and enjoy a quiet rural lifestyle with wide open landscapes. Proximity to Mildura means access to a full range of urban services within a short drive.

What is the postcode for Koorlong? +

The postcode for Koorlong is 3501, which it shares with Mildura and other surrounding localities in far north-west Victoria.

Is Koorlong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Koorlong is part of the Mildura 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.