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Koyuga

VIC 3622 • Victoria

355
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
93.75 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeacefulRiverside
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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 Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3622
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
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
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3622

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3622 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,012
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,301

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3622; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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
0
Census 2021
355
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Is Koyuga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Koyuga is part of the Campaspe 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.