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Macorna

VIC 3579 • Victoria

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
133.95 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulLakeside
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About Macorna

Macorna is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, located within the Shire of Gannawarra approximately 22 kilometres south-east of Kerang and 85 kilometres north of Bendigo. The locality covers around 134 square kilometres of flat irrigated farming country in the Tragowel irrigation district, with a 2021 census population of 67 residents. The name Macorna is thought to derive from an Aboriginal word for wild goose, reflecting the wetland character of the surrounding district. Macorna was historically served by the Yungera railway line, with the station opening in 1884 and closing in 1981, and remnants of this agricultural and rail heritage remain part of the locality's identity.

Macorna is a farming locality defined by irrigation agriculture, with crops including cereal grains, sunflowers, and irrigated pastures supporting the regional dairy and beef sectors. Kerang, the nearest substantial service centre, provides supermarkets, schools, medical care, and broader community facilities for residents of the surrounding district. The wider Gannawarra Shire encompasses a network of wetlands and lakes — most notably Lake Charm and Kangaroo Lake — that attract significant birdlife and outdoor recreation interest. Macorna suits those seeking affordable rural land in Victoria's productive Murray-Darling basin, in a quiet and traditionally agricultural community.

Macorna falls under postcode 3579 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
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
133.95 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kerang Station
22 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required; Kerang has V/Line rail connections N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
335 km
By Train
Approx 3 hr from Kerang on V/Line Swan Hill service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Calder Highway passes through Kerang 22 km north-west; Bendigo (85 km south) is the regional city

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Macorna is a flat rural locality with no local services; Kerang (22 km) is required for all shopping and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 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 Macorna. 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 Macorna known for? +

Macorna is known as a small irrigation farming locality in northern Victoria's Gannawarra Shire, historically served by the Yungera railway line from the 1880s until 1981. The surrounding Tragowel irrigation district supports cereal, sunflower, and pasture farming, and the broader district is famous for its wetlands and birdlife.

How far is Macorna from Melbourne? +

Macorna is approximately 335 kilometres north of Melbourne, roughly a 3 hour 30 minute drive. Kerang, the nearest service town with a V/Line rail connection to Melbourne, is 22 kilometres away.

Does Macorna have public transport? +

Macorna has no local public transport. Kerang Station (22 km away) provides V/Line rail connections to Melbourne on the Swan Hill line. A private vehicle is essential for daily life in the locality.

What is the population of Macorna? +

According to the 2021 Census, Macorna had a population of 67 residents. The locality is primarily agricultural, with most of its 134 square kilometres given over to irrigation farming and grazing.

Is Macorna a good place to live? +

Macorna suits those seeking affordable rural land in a productive irrigation farming district in northern Victoria. Kerang provides essential services within a 20-minute drive, and the Gannawarra Shire's wetlands and lakes offer excellent birdwatching and nature recreation nearby.

What is the postcode for Macorna? +

The postcode for Macorna, Victoria is 3579.

Is Macorna a safe area? +

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