Lorquon
VIC 3418 • Victoria
About Lorquon
Lorquon is a tiny rural locality in western Victoria's Mallee region, situated approximately 388 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and within the Shire of Hindmarsh local government area. The locality lies near the Wimmera–Mallee borderlands, a landscape defined by open farmland, mallee scrub, and wide skies typical of Victoria's far west. With just 8 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Lorquon is one of the smallest localities in Victoria, existing primarily as a rural address locality serving surrounding agricultural properties.
Life in Lorquon is quintessentially rural, with farming — particularly dryland cropping of wheat, barley, and canola — forming the backbone of the local economy and community identity. The nearest service towns are Nhill to the east and Kaniva to the north-west, both offering essential shops, schools, and medical facilities. The surrounding Mallee landscape also holds conservation significance, with the Big Desert Wilderness and Wyperfeld National Park not far to the north providing habitat for rare native wildlife and excellent camping opportunities.
Lorquon falls under postcode 3418 and is governed by the Hindmarsh Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3418
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3418, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3418; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Western Highway (A8) is the main route. Car is essential for all local movement.
Completely car-dependent rural locality with no footpaths, public transport, or nearby services within walking distance.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Whitehead Avenue
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2 Mackay Street
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29 Leahy Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Hindmarsh Local Government Area, which contains Lorquon. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria