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Marungi

VIC 3634 • Victoria

98
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
28.20 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietEstablished
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About Marungi

Marungi is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, located in the Goulburn Valley region approximately 35 kilometres north of Shepparton. The locality spans around 28 square kilometres across flat, productive irrigation and farming country and is shared between the Shire of Moira and the City of Greater Shepparton council areas. With a 2021 Census population of 98 residents, Marungi is one of many quiet farming localities scattered through this productive agricultural region.

The surrounding landscape is shaped by the irrigation systems of the Goulburn–Murray region, supporting dairy farming, grain cropping, and horticulture. The locality is flanked by Katandra West to the south-east and Tallygaroopna to the north, with the regional city of Shepparton providing all major services including hospitals, shopping centres, schools, and transport connections. Marungi has a long history in the area, with its post office operating from 1879 until its closure in 1971, reflecting the locality's deep roots in the region's agricultural development.

Marungi falls under postcode 3634 and is governed by the Moira Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3634
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moira
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.22°, 145.44°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28.20 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3634

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3634 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$50,287
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,067

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3634; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Shepparton
35 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No local bus service in Marungi — V/Line coach services available from Shepparton Drive to Shepparton (~35 min) for regional services

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Drive to Shepparton (~35 min), then V/Line train to Southern Cross Station (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 55 min - 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway is the main route to Melbourne; Shepparton is the nearest regional centre with rail and bus services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Marungi is a dispersed rural locality with no shops, footpaths, or local services — a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
98
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
281.1 / 100k
2yr Down 26.7% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
164.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 79.9%
Non-FV assault
219.7 / 100k
2yr Down 11.1% 10yr Up 27.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.8 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr Up 32.1%
View all offence subgroups for Moira →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marungi known for? +

Marungi is known as a quiet farming locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, surrounded by the irrigation and agricultural land typical of the Shepparton region. The area has a long pastoral history, with its post office having operated from 1879 to 1971.

How far is Marungi from Melbourne? +

Marungi is approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and through Shepparton.

Does Marungi have public transport? +

Marungi has no local public transport. The nearest rail and coach services are in Shepparton, approximately 35 kilometres to the south, where V/Line operates regular trains to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station in around 2 hours.

What is the population of Marungi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Marungi had a population of 98 residents. The locality is spread across 28 square kilometres of farming land shared between the Shire of Moira and the City of Greater Shepparton.

Is Marungi a good place to live? +

Marungi suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle in Victoria's productive Goulburn Valley. It appeals to farming families and those seeking large landholdings, with Shepparton providing all major services including schools, hospitals, and shopping within a 35-kilometre drive.

What is the postcode for Marungi? +

The postcode for Marungi, Victoria is 3634, shared with Katandra West and other localities in the northern Goulburn Valley region.

Is Marungi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Marungi is part of the Moira 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.