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Leitchville

VIC 3567 • Victoria

576
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
130.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Leitchville

Leitchville is a small rural town in northern Victoria, situated within the Shire of Gannawarra approximately 262 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 17 kilometres south-east of Cohuna. With a 2021 Census population of 576, the locality spans a broad agricultural area of around 130 square kilometres on the northern Victorian plains. The township was gazetted in 1929 and takes its name from Duncan Leitch, a former manager of the historic Gunbower pastoral station.

Dairy farming has long been the backbone of the local economy, and the surrounding landscape is defined by irrigated pastures and flat open farmland typical of the Goulburn-Murray region. The nearby Kow Swamp Archaeological Site is of significant cultural and scientific importance, having provided major insights into the origins of Indigenous Australians. Residents rely on Cohuna and Kerang for most services, while the town maintains a close-knit community supported by the Leitchville-Gunbower Australian Rules football club.

Leitchville falls under postcode 3567 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
3567
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.93°, 144.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
130.45 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3567

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3567 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,822
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,651

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3567; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Kerang / Echuca Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
262 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station at Kerang on the Swan Hill line
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr

🛣️ Car is the primary mode of transport; Midland Highway and Murray Valley Highway provide regional access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Leitchville is a small rural town with very limited local amenities; a car is essential for most daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
576
▲ 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 Leitchville. 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 Leitchville known for? +

Leitchville is known for its dairy farming heritage and as a quiet rural locality in the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district. The nearby Kow Swamp Archaeological Site is also of considerable scientific and cultural significance.

How far is Leitchville from Melbourne? +

Leitchville is approximately 262 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a drive of around 2 hours and 45 minutes to 3 hours via the Midland Highway or Murray Valley Highway.

Does Leitchville have public transport? +

Public transport in Leitchville is very limited. There is no rail service; the nearest train station is at Kerang, approximately 49 kilometres away. A car is essential for most travel.

What is the population of Leitchville? +

According to the 2021 Census, Leitchville has a population of 576 residents, living across a large locality of approximately 130 square kilometres in northern Victoria.

Is Leitchville a good place to live? +

Leitchville suits those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in the northern Victorian plains. The community is close-knit, land is affordable, and the surrounding countryside offers a peaceful, agricultural setting, though access to urban services requires travel to Cohuna or Kerang.

What is the postcode for Leitchville? +

The postcode for Leitchville, Victoria is 3567.

Is Leitchville a safe area? +

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