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Lurg

VIC 3673 • Victoria

220
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
66.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet
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About Lurg

Lurg is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, situated in the Benalla Council area approximately 15 kilometres south of Benalla township. Spread across a substantial 66 square kilometres of hilly, forested country, the locality had a population of 220 at the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by grazing properties, mixed farming, and undulating terrain typical of the foothills below the Great Dividing Range.

Life in Lurg is thoroughly rural, with residents depending on Benalla for schools, shopping, medical services, and most day-to-day needs. The locality is accessible by local roads that wind through the pastoral countryside, and the broader Benalla region offers connection to the Hume Freeway for travel to Melbourne or Albury-Wodonga. The farming community values the quiet, self-sufficient lifestyle of this remote corner of the Ovens Valley electorate, where cattle grazing and crop cultivation have long defined the landscape.

Lurg falls under postcode 3673 and is governed by the Benalla 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
3673
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Benalla
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.67°, 146.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
66.20 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3673

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3673 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,764
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,527

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3673; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Benalla Car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
230 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Benalla station then V/Line train to Southern Cross Station (~2h 30min train)
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min - 3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 15min - 2h 30min

🛣️ Hume Freeway accessible via Benalla; car is the primary mode of transport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services in the locality; all errands require driving to Benalla

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
220
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Down 23.0%
Motor vehicle theft
190 / 100k
2yr Up 150.9% 10yr Up 66.0%
Non-FV assault
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 27.5% 10yr Down 48.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 44.3% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Benalla →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lurg known for? +

Lurg is known as a quiet rural farming locality in north-eastern Victoria, characterised by cattle grazing and agricultural properties across the forested foothills south of Benalla.

How far is Lurg from Melbourne? +

Lurg is approximately 230 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Hume Freeway through Benalla.

Does Lurg have public transport? +

Lurg has no public transport service. The nearest railway station is at Benalla, approximately 15 km north, where V/Line trains connect to Melbourne and Albury.

What is the population of Lurg? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lurg has a population of 220 residents spread across a large rural area of approximately 66 square kilometres.

Is Lurg a good place to live? +

Lurg appeals to those seeking a quiet, self-sufficient rural lifestyle in north-eastern Victoria, with access to Benalla for services and the broader Hume corridor for connectivity.

What is the postcode for Lurg? +

The postcode for Lurg, Victoria is 3673.

Is Lurg a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lurg is part of the Benalla 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.