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Lilliput

VIC 3682 • Victoria

84
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
81.89 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuiet
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About Lilliput

Lilliput is a rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 7 kilometres south of Rutherglen within the Rural City of Wangaratta. With a 2021 census population of 84 residents across nearly 82 square kilometres, Lilliput occupies gently undulating country in one of Australia's most celebrated wine-producing regions. The locality takes its name from the pastoral run established here in 1845 by partners including James Gullifer, with the whimsical association with Swift's fictional kingdom of smallness apparently inspiring the name.

Lilliput is closely associated with viticulture, lying within the Rutherglen wine region — one of Australia's oldest wine districts — famous for its Muscat, Topaque, and full-bodied red table wines. Lilliput Wines of Rutherglen operates from the locality, tending an organic vineyard planted with cabernet sauvignon, merlot, shiraz, viognier, and petit verdot on land that was part of the original Lilliput Run. The broader area offers scenic vineyard landscapes, and residents have easy access to Rutherglen's wine trails, historic main street, and community services, while Wodonga and Albury provide regional shopping and healthcare a short drive to the north-east.

Lilliput falls under postcode 3682 and is governed by the Indigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3682
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.17°, 146.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
81.89 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3682

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3682 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,421
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,593

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3682; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Rutherglen / Wodonga Approx. 10–15 min to Rutherglen by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
275 km
By Train
Drive to Rutherglen or Wodonga then V/Line train to Southern Cross (~3 hr 30 min from Albury)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr

🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) is the main route south to Melbourne; Albury-Wodonga is the main service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural and wine-country locality with no walkable services; all errands require a short drive to Rutherglen

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
84
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lilliput known for? +

Lilliput is known for its position within the historic Rutherglen wine region and for Lilliput Wines of Rutherglen, an organic vineyard operating on land that formed part of the original Lilliput pastoral run established in 1845. The locality's name is derived from the fictional kingdom in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels.

How far is Lilliput from Melbourne? +

Lilliput is approximately 275 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Hume Freeway through Wangaratta or Albury-Wodonga.

Does Lilliput have public transport? +

There is no rail service directly to Lilliput. The nearest V/Line station is at Rutherglen, approximately 7 kilometres to the north on the Albury line, providing connections to Melbourne. A car is the primary mode of transport in the locality.

What is the population of Lilliput? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lilliput has a population of 84 residents spread across nearly 82 square kilometres, reflecting the sparse settlement typical of rural north-east Victoria's wine and farming country.

Is Lilliput a good place to live? +

Lilliput appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in beautiful wine country, with the charming historic town of Rutherglen close by for everyday services and the broader Rutherglen wine trail on the doorstep. It is well suited to those who enjoy a relaxed country pace and connection to Victoria's wine heritage.

What is the postcode for Lilliput? +

The postcode for Lilliput, Victoria is 3682.

Is Lilliput a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lilliput is part of the Indigo 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.