What is Koyuga known for?

Koyuga is known for its agricultural character in the fertile Goulburn Valley, with dairy farming, mixed cropping, and horticulture central to the local economy. It sits in the Shire of Campaspe close to the Murray River hinterland.

How far is Koyuga from Echuca?

Koyuga is approximately 22 kilometres south-west of Echuca, the nearest major service centre, making it about a 20-25 minute drive via local roads.

Does Koyuga have public transport?

Koyuga has no rail service. Residents rely on private vehicles for all travel, with Echuca being the nearest town with any V/Line connections. Public transport is extremely limited in this rural locality.

What is the population of Koyuga?

According to the 2021 Census, Koyuga had a population of 355 residents across approximately 125 dwellings, consistent with its character as a small, sparsely settled farming locality.

Is Koyuga a good place to live?

Koyuga suits farming families and those seeking genuine rural solitude in Victoria's productive Goulburn Valley. Echuca's shops, schools, and services are within a short drive, and the nearby Murray River region offers great lifestyle appeal for outdoor enthusiasts.

What is the postcode for Koyuga?

The postcode for Koyuga is 3622.

Koyuga

VIC 3622 • Victoria

355

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

93.75 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralAgriculturalQuietPeacefulRiverside

About Koyuga

Koyuga is a small rural locality in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria, situated within the Shire of Campaspe approximately 212 kilometres north of Melbourne and 22 kilometres south-west of Echuca. The locality covers nearly 94 square kilometres of flat irrigated and dryland farmland and had a population of 355 residents across approximately 125 dwellings at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by dairy, mixed cropping, and horticulture, typical of the fertile Campaspe region straddling the Murray River hinterland.

Life in Koyuga centres on the agricultural community, with residents relying on nearby Tongala (7 km north-east) and Echuca for day-to-day services and amenities. Echuca, a popular Murray River town, offers supermarkets, schools, medical services, and tourist attractions including the historic Port of Echuca and paddle steamer cruises. The locality's vast open paddocks and flat landscape make it quintessentially rural Victoria, appealing to farming families and those looking for spacious land in the rich Goulburn Valley food bowl.

Koyuga falls under postcode 3622 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3622

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Nicholls

State Electorate

Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-36.23°, 144.88°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

93.75 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

Limited regional services — Echuca / Tongala 15-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

212 km

By Train

No direct service; drive to Echuca for V/Line connection (~3.5-4 hours total)

By Car (Peak)

2.5-3 hours

By Car (Off-Peak)

2.5 hours

🛣️ Car is essential. The Midland Highway connects Koyuga to Echuca and beyond.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Koyuga is a dispersed agricultural locality with no walkable services; all errands require driving to Tongala or Echuca.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

355

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021