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Mincha

VIC 3575 • Victoria

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
81.14 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Mincha

Mincha is a tiny rural locality in the Shire of Loddon in north-central Victoria, covering an expansive area of approximately 81 square kilometres. With just 62 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Mincha is one of Victoria's smallest localities by population, situated in the flat farming country of the Loddon Plains between the towns of Kerang and Pyramid Hill. The area is characterised by vast open paddocks, cereal crops, and the quiet rhythms of small-scale agriculture.

Mincha and its immediate surroundings are deeply rural in character, with farming — primarily grain growing and livestock — forming the backbone of local livelihoods. The locality has no significant township or commercial infrastructure; residents travel to nearby Kerang for services, shops, and schools. The Loddon region is known for its wetlands and birdlife, and the nearby Kerang Lakes area is a popular destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers. Mincha suits those seeking an extremely peaceful, affordable rural lifestyle in regional Victoria.

Mincha falls under postcode 3575 and is governed by the Loddon 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
3575
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.06°, 144.16°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
81.14 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3575

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3575 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,182
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$53,190

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3575; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
290 km
By Train
Nearest station: Kerang (~25 min drive); V/Line Kerang Line to Melbourne Southern Cross (~3.5 hours)
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-3.5 hours

🛣️ Very remote; car essential. Kerang is nearest town with V/Line train access.

Walkability Car-Dependent

No walkable services. Car essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mincha Victoria? +

Mincha is a rural locality in the Shire of Loddon, north-central Victoria, situated in the flat farming country between Kerang and Pyramid Hill.

What LGA is Mincha in? +

Mincha is within the Shire of Loddon local government area in Victoria. The nearest major town is Kerang.

How far is Mincha from Melbourne? +

Mincha is approximately 290 kilometres north of Melbourne, around a 3 to 3.5 hour drive. V/Line train services are accessible from Kerang, about 25 minutes away.

Is Mincha a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mincha is part of the Loddon 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.

What is the population of Mincha? +

Mincha had a population of 62 at the 2021 Census.