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McMillans

VIC 3568 • Victoria

87
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About McMillans

McMillans is a small rural locality in the Campaspe Shire in northern Victoria, situated approximately 6 kilometres south-west of Cohuna in the Torrumbarry irrigation district. The area spans around 35 square kilometres of flat, irrigated agricultural land close to the Murray River system. With a population of 87 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, McMillans is a dispersed farming community with origins in the land selections of the 1870s, when the area opened up for dairy and crop farming.

McMillans is characterised by intensive irrigated dairying and grazing, supported by access to the Goulburn Murray Water system and the Torrumbarry irrigation network. The nearby town of Cohuna — approximately 6 kilometres north-east — provides the community's everyday services, including shops, schools, and health facilities. Echuca, the main regional centre of the Campaspe Shire, is around 60 kilometres to the south-east and offers a full range of commercial and government services for residents of the broader farming district.

McMillans falls under postcode 3568 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
3568
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.81°, 144.18°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.66 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3568

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3568, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,357
Median 2023–24
$51,716
▲ 28.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,931

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3568; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — Cohuna (nearest services, ~6 km) N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No direct service — drive to Echuca (~60 km), then V/Line Echuca Line approximately 2 hr 30 min to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min - 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr

🛣️ Car essential; Cohuna 6 km for basics; Echuca 60 km for broader services and rail access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed dairy farming locality with no shops or footpaths — a car is required for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
87
▲ 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 McMillans. 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 McMillans known for? +

McMillans is an agricultural locality known for irrigated dairy farming and grazing, supported by the Torrumbarry irrigation network and access to the Goulburn Murray Water system. The area was first settled in the 1870s under land selections and has maintained a dairying character since.

How far is McMillans from Echuca? +

McMillans is approximately 60 kilometres north-west of Echuca, the main regional centre of Campaspe Shire, typically a 45–55 minute drive via Cohuna and Rochester.

Does McMillans have public transport? +

McMillans has no regular public bus or rail service. The nearest public transport connections are in Cohuna, approximately 6 kilometres to the north-east, though services there are also limited. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of McMillans? +

According to the 2021 Census, McMillans has a population of 87 residents, spread across a largely agricultural locality of approximately 35 square kilometres.

Is McMillans a good place to live? +

McMillans suits farming families and those who prefer a very quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable land and a strong agricultural community identity. Cohuna nearby provides schooling and basic services, while Echuca offers more extensive facilities within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for McMillans? +

The postcode for McMillans in Victoria is 3568.

Is McMillans a safe area? +

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