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Kyvalley

VIC 3621 • Victoria

363
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.11 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Kyvalley

Kyvalley is a small rural locality in the Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, situated within the Shire of Campaspe approximately 218 kilometres north of Melbourne and 8 kilometres north-west of the service town of Kyabram. The locality covers around 27 square kilometres of flat, irrigated farmland and recorded a population of 363 in the 2021 Census, with 119 dwellings spread across the area. The local economy is predominantly based on dairy farming, horticulture, and irrigated agriculture, reflective of the broader Goulburn Valley pastoral landscape.

Residents of Kyvalley rely on nearby Kyabram for everyday services, schools, and shopping, with the larger regional centre of Shepparton approximately 45 kilometres to the south-east offering more comprehensive facilities including hospitals, universities, and major retail. The community has a quiet, agricultural character centred around the Kyvalley Hall and surrounding farming properties. Kyvalley appeals to those seeking an affordable lifestyle in rural Victoria, with easy access to the established amenities of the Goulburn Valley's main towns.

Kyvalley falls under postcode 3621 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
3621
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.28°, 145.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.11 km²
Population Density
13 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3621

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3621, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,781
Median 2023–24
$47,699
▲ 19.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$52,558

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3621; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services — Kyabram / Shepparton Kyabram ~15 min; Shepparton ~50 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
218 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Shepparton Station (~45 km) then train to Melbourne (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5 hr (via Hume Freeway)
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.25 hr

🛣️ A car is essential; V/Line bus connects Kyabram to Shepparton for onward rail travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kyvalley has no local shops or services; all errands require a drive to Kyabram or Shepparton

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
363
▲ 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 Kyvalley. 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 Kyvalley known for? +

Kyvalley is known as a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, surrounded by irrigated dairy farms and horticultural properties. The Kyvalley Hall is a focal point for the small local community.

How far is Kyvalley from Melbourne? +

Kyvalley is approximately 218 kilometres north of Melbourne, typically a 2.25–2.5 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and regional roads. The nearby town of Kyabram, around 8 kilometres away, is the closest service centre.

Does Kyvalley have public transport? +

Kyvalley has no direct rail service. The nearest train station is in Shepparton, around 45 kilometres away. V/Line bus services operate in the broader region, but a car is the most practical way to travel locally.

What is the population of Kyvalley? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 363 in Kyvalley, spread across approximately 119 dwellings. This makes it a small, lightly settled farming community in the Shire of Campaspe.

Is Kyvalley a good place to live? +

Kyvalley is well-suited to those seeking affordable rural living in a productive farming region, with the services of Kyabram and Shepparton nearby. It offers open space and a tight-knit community atmosphere typical of small Goulburn Valley localities.

What is the postcode for Kyvalley? +

The postcode for Kyvalley is 3621, shared with several surrounding localities in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria.

Is Kyvalley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kyvalley 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.