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Moorngag

VIC 3673 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingQuietCar-Dependent
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About Moorngag

Moorngag is a small rural locality in the Rural City of Benalla in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 20 kilometres south of Benalla and around 200 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The locality covers 41.8 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land in the foothills between the Strathbogie Ranges and the Benalla district. With a 2021 Census population of 75 residents, Moorngag is a sparsely settled farming community where cattle grazing and mixed agriculture dominate the landscape.

Moorngag is home to a community hall that serves as a focal point for local gatherings, and the locality retains the character of a traditional north-east Victorian farming district. Residents travel to Benalla for supermarkets, schools, hospital services, and most day-to-day needs, while the broader Strathbogie Ranges area offers opportunities for fishing, bushwalking, and exploring the high country. There is no public transport serving the locality, and a private vehicle is essential. The area falls within the Rural City of Benalla, which provides council services across a wide region of north-east Victoria.

Moorngag falls under postcode 3673 and is governed by the Benalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3673
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Benalla
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.67°, 146.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.82 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3673

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3673 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,764
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$55,527

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3673; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Benalla Station
20 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Benalla Station then approx. 2 hr by regional train to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway accessible via Benalla; Benalla has regional V/Line train services to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Moorngag is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services — all errands require a drive to Benalla or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
291.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Down 23.0%
Motor vehicle theft
190 / 100k
2yr Up 150.9% 10yr Up 66.0%
Non-FV assault
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 27.5% 10yr Down 48.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
264.6 / 100k
2yr Down 44.3% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence subgroups for Benalla →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moorngag known for? +

Moorngag is known as a quiet rural farming locality in the Rural City of Benalla, characterised by cattle grazing and pastoral agriculture in the foothills south of Benalla near the Strathbogie Ranges.

How far is Moorngag from Melbourne? +

Moorngag is approximately 200 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, typically a 2 to 2 and a half hour drive via the Hume Freeway through Benalla.

Does Moorngag have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Moorngag directly. The nearest train station is Benalla (approximately 20 km away), which has V/Line regional services to Melbourne, but a car is needed to reach the station.

What is the population of Moorngag? +

According to the 2021 Census, Moorngag has a population of 75 residents, reflecting its character as a small and sparsely settled farming locality in the Rural City of Benalla.

Is Moorngag a good place to live? +

Moorngag appeals to those who value a peaceful, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and proximity to the Strathbogie Ranges, though all shopping, schooling, and services require a drive to Benalla or surrounding towns.

What is the postcode for Moorngag? +

The postcode for Moorngag, VIC is 3673.

Is Moorngag a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Moorngag is part of the Benalla 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.