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Koroop

VIC 3579 • Victoria

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
50.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRiverside
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About Koroop

Koroop is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, situated in the Campaspe Shire on the Riverina plains approximately 40 kilometres north of Echuca. Covering around 50 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The flat irrigated farmland of this Murray River plain is used primarily for dairy, mixed cropping, and pasture production, typical of the highly productive agricultural district of northern Victoria.

The northern Victorian irrigation district surrounding Koroop is one of Australia's most productive farming regions, with access to Murray River irrigation water supporting intensive dairy, cereal, and horticulture. Echuca, the nearest major town, provides comprehensive services including supermarkets, hospitals, schools, and the popular Murray River precinct with its historic wharf and paddle steamers. The locality offers a quiet farming lifestyle in the heart of Victoria's irrigation country.

Koroop falls under postcode 3579 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
50.09 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Echuca Station
40 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Echuca N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
V/Line from Echuca (~40km away) to Southern Cross, approx. 3.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 3 to 3.5 hrs via Northern Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.75 hrs

🛣️ Northern Highway connects south through Bendigo toward Melbourne. Echuca is the nearest major service centre.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Echuca the nearest major town.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koroop known for? +

Koroop is a quiet rural locality in northern Victoria's Campaspe Shire, known for its productive dairy and irrigation farming on the flat Murray River plains near Echuca.

How far is Koroop from Echuca? +

Koroop is approximately 40 kilometres north of Echuca, the nearest major service town with comprehensive facilities including the famous Murray River heritage precinct.

Does Koroop have public transport? +

Koroop has no local public transport. Echuca station approximately 40 kilometres away provides V/Line rail services to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 3.5 hours.

What is the population of Koroop? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Koroop, reflecting its small rural farming character.

Is Koroop a good place to live? +

Koroop suits those connected to irrigation farming and dairy production in northern Victoria, with Echuca providing nearby town services and Murray River recreation.

What is the postcode for Koroop? +

The postcode for Koroop, Victoria is 3579.

Is Koroop a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Koroop is part of the Gannawarra 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.