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Milawa

VIC 3678 • Victoria

588
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
67.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralWine CountryGourmetTourist HubAgricultural
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About Milawa

Milawa is a small town in the Rural City of Wangaratta in north-east Victoria, located approximately 256 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and 16 kilometres south-east of Wangaratta. Positioned at the northern end of the King Valley wine region, between the King River to the west and the Ovens River to the north, Milawa sits in a fertile agricultural valley renowned for viticulture and boutique food production. With a population of around 588, the town punches well above its weight in terms of regional and national recognition.

Milawa is the heart of the celebrated Milawa Gourmet Region, home to Brown Brothers winery — one of Australia's most famous family wineries — as well as Milawa Cheese Company and Milawa Mustards, drawing visitors from across the country for cellar door experiences and farm-fresh produce. The town has a relaxed, rural character with a small permanent community that is well accustomed to tourism. Wangaratta provides the nearest urban services, schools, and hospital, while the North East Rail Line passes through Wangaratta for V/Line connections to Melbourne. The surrounding landscape of vineyards, orchards, and rolling hills makes Milawa a highly appealing location for those who value a gourmet country lifestyle.

Milawa falls under postcode 3678 and is governed by the Wangaratta Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3678
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wangaratta
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 146.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
67.39 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3678

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3678 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$51,966
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,461

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3678; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta
16 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited local connections — Wangaratta Approx 20 min by road

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
256 km
By Train
Drive to Wangaratta (~20 min) then V/Line North East Line to Southern Cross (~3 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 2 hr 50 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway is the main route to Melbourne; Wangaratta is the regional hub for services and transport

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Milawa has no town centre retail; all daily needs require driving to Wangaratta or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
588
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
260.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
131.8 / 100k
2yr Up 36.4% 10yr Up 98.4%
Non-FV assault
280.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 16.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
286.8 / 100k
2yr Down 25.2% 10yr Down 29.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wangaratta →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Milawa known for? +

Milawa is renowned as the centre of the Milawa Gourmet Region, famous for Brown Brothers winery, Milawa Cheese Company, and Milawa Mustards. It is one of Victoria's most celebrated food and wine destinations, attracting visitors to its cellar doors and farm-gate produce.

How far is Milawa from Melbourne? +

Milawa is approximately 256 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, typically a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Hume Freeway.

Does Milawa have public transport? +

Milawa has no direct public transport service. The nearest train station is Wangaratta, approximately 16 kilometres away, which has V/Line services to Melbourne on the North East Rail Line. A car is essential for getting around the Milawa area.

What is the population of Milawa? +

Milawa has a population of approximately 588 residents according to the 2021 Census, a small but vibrant community supported by a thriving food, wine, and tourism economy.

Is Milawa a good place to live? +

Milawa is ideal for those who love a gourmet country lifestyle in a beautiful north-east Victorian valley setting. Wangaratta provides nearby access to schools, hospitals, and services, while Milawa itself offers a peaceful rural environment surrounded by vineyards and orchards.

What is the postcode for Milawa? +

The postcode for Milawa, VIC is 3678, which it shares with Oxley and surrounding Rural City of Wangaratta localities.

Is Milawa a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Milawa is part of the Wangaratta 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.