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Mitre

VIC 3401 • Victoria

66
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
138.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Mitre

Mitre is a small rural locality in the Wimmera region of north-western Victoria, situated approximately 35 kilometres west of Horsham within the Hindmarsh Shire. Covering around 138 square kilometres of flat agricultural land, Mitre is a typical Wimmera wheat and sheep farming community set among vast open paddocks under wide open skies. With a 2021 Census population of 66 residents, it is a quintessentially remote inland farming locality.

The Wimmera is one of Australia's most productive grain-growing regions, and Mitre reflects this with large-scale cropping and livestock operations dominating the landscape. The locality is close to the Little Desert National Park to the south, offering walking tracks and wildlife watching in a distinctive mallee and heath environment. Horsham, the major regional centre of the Wimmera, provides a full range of urban services including hospitals, schools, shopping, and cultural facilities.

Mitre falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
138.07 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kaniva
40 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No regular local service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
345 km
By Train
V/Line from Horsham (~3 hrs 30 min to Southern Cross)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min – 4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs – 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Accessed via Western Highway (A8); car essential, Horsham is the service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mitre is a remote Wimmera locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
66
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0% 10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5% 10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0% 10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3% 10yr Down 36.2%
View all offence subgroups for Horsham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mitre known for? +

Mitre is a quiet Wimmera wheat and sheep farming locality known for its vast flat agricultural landscape and proximity to the Little Desert National Park in north-western Victoria.

How far is Mitre from Melbourne? +

Mitre is approximately 345 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Western Highway.

Does Mitre have public transport? +

Mitre has no local public transport. The nearest V/Line train service is from Horsham, approximately 35 kilometres to the east, with connections to Melbourne.

What is the population of Mitre? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mitre has a population of approximately 66 residents across its large 138 square kilometre area, making it a very sparse farming locality.

Is Mitre a good place to live? +

Mitre suits those who embrace the remote Wimmera farming lifestyle, with vast open skies, productive agricultural land, and access to Horsham's services and the Little Desert National Park nearby.

What is the postcode for Mitre? +

The postcode for Mitre is 3401.

Is Mitre a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mitre is part of the Horsham 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.