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Mead

VIC 3568 • Victoria

102
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
28.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAffordableAgricultural
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About Mead

Mead is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, situated approximately 235 kilometres north-west of Melbourne within the Gannawarra Shire. With a 2021 Census population of 102 residents spread across 28.7 square kilometres, the area has seen modest population growth in recent years. The postcode median taxable income of $51,716 reflects the farming-based economy of the surrounding region.

Set amid the flat irrigated farmland of the Murray–Darling Basin, Mead is a quiet agricultural community close to the nearby service town of Kerang. The surrounding area is renowned for the Kerang Wetlands, a network of over 50 lakes and lagoons that support one of Australia's most significant ibis rookeries, with an estimated 200,000 ibis using the area for breeding. Daily necessities and schools are accessible in Kerang, while the area's open landscapes and waterbird habitats offer a distinctive rural lifestyle.

Mead 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
28.65 km²
Population Density
4 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Kerang Station
15 km
N/A (driving 15 min)

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services — Kerang town centre 15-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
235 km
By Train
V/Line from Kerang to Southern Cross, approximately 3 hr 50 min
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr

🛣️ Access via the Loddon Valley Highway and Calder Freeway; car essential for local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mead has no shops or services; all errands require a drive to Kerang

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
102
▲ 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 Mead. 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 Mead known for? +

Mead is known as a small, quiet farming community in the Gannawarra Shire, situated amid the irrigated farmland of the Murray–Darling Basin. The surrounding area is notable for the Kerang Wetlands, a network of over 50 lakes that support one of Australia's largest ibis rookeries.

How far is Mead from Melbourne CBD? +

Mead is approximately 235 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD. The drive takes around 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours via the Calder Freeway and Loddon Valley Highway.

Does Mead have public transport? +

Mead has very limited public transport. The nearest train station is Kerang, about 15 kilometres away on the V/Line Swan Hill line, with services to Melbourne taking approximately 3 hours 50 minutes. A car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Mead? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mead has a population of 102 residents across 28.7 square kilometres. The population has grown modestly from 89 residents recorded in earlier counts.

Is Mead a good place to live? +

Mead appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle amid productive farmland and wetland landscapes. While local services are limited, the nearby town of Kerang provides schools, shops, and medical facilities, and the area's birdlife and open spaces make it attractive for nature lovers.

What is the postcode for Mead? +

The postcode for Mead, Victoria is 3568.

Is Mead a safe area? +

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