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Kotupna

VIC 3638 • Victoria

132
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
126.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricPastoral
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About Kotupna

Kotupna is a small rural locality in the Shire of Moira in northern Victoria, situated in the flat river-country near the Goulburn River and Broken Creek systems. The locality covers a substantial 127 square kilometres and had a population of approximately 105 at the 2016 census. Kotupna has deep pastoral roots — the historic Kotupna Run, a vast sheep and cattle station of some 118,000 acres, operated in the area from at least the 1840s, with the name believed to derive from an Aboriginal language of the region.

Today Kotupna is a quiet agricultural locality where farming and grazing remain the primary land uses within the productive Goulburn-Murray irrigation district. The town of Nathalia, approximately 15 kilometres to the northeast, provides residents with essential services including schools, shops, and medical facilities. The flat, open landscape is characteristic of the northern Victorian plains, and the locality appeals to those drawn to a genuinely rural way of life with a strong agricultural heritage.

Kotupna falls under postcode 3638 and is governed by the Moira Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3638
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moira
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.03°, 145.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
126.83 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3638

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3638, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,334
Median 2023–24
$52,213
▲ 36.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,484

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3638; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular services — Nathalia / Shepparton Car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct service. Nearest coach connections via Shepparton (~50km south), then train to Melbourne (~2 hours).
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2-2.5 hours

🛣️ Kotupna is a remote rural locality; Shepparton is the nearest regional hub with public transport links to Melbourne.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kotupna is a dispersed farming locality with no local shops or services; all errands require travelling to Nathalia or Shepparton by car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
132
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
281.1 / 100k
2yr Down 26.7% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
164.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 79.9%
Non-FV assault
219.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.1% 10yr Up 27.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.8 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr Up 32.1%
View all offence subgroups for Moira →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kotupna known for? +

Kotupna is known for its deep pastoral history, particularly the historic Kotupna Run — a vast sheep and cattle station of some 118,000 acres that operated from the 1840s. The locality sits within the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district of northern Victoria.

How far is Kotupna from Shepparton? +

Kotupna is approximately 50 kilometres north of Shepparton, the nearest regional city, making it roughly a 40–50 minute drive.

Does Kotupna have public transport? +

Kotupna has no rail service and no regular public bus routes. A private vehicle is essential; the nearest public transport connections are in Shepparton, approximately 50km to the south.

What is the population of Kotupna? +

According to the 2016 census, Kotupna had a population of approximately 105 residents, reflecting its character as a small and sparsely settled rural farming locality.

Is Kotupna a good place to live? +

Kotupna suits those seeking a quiet, agricultural lifestyle in the northern Victorian plains. It is best suited to farming families and those who value open space and a genuine rural community, with Nathalia (~15km) and Shepparton (~50km) providing everyday services.

What is the postcode for Kotupna? +

The postcode for Kotupna, Victoria is 3638.

Is Kotupna a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kotupna is part of the Moira 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.