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Mountain Bay

VIC 3723 • Victoria

54
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralLakesideCar-Dependent
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About Mountain Bay

Mountain Bay is a small rural locality in the Alpine Shire near Mansfield in Victoria, situated approximately 210 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 9.6 square kilometres of mountain and lake country near Lake Eildon.

The nearest town of Mansfield, approximately 25 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Lake Eildon is Victoria's largest water storage and a popular holiday destination for boating, fishing, and houseboating in the high country. There is no public transport serving Mountain Bay; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Mountain Bay falls under postcode 3723 and is governed by the Mansfield 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
3723
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mansfield
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.89°, 146.26°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.59 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3723

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3723 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,391
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,569

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3723; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr - 3 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Mansfield is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
54
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
118.5 / 100k
2yr Down 21.9% 10yr Down 51.1%
Motor vehicle theft
72.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 20.9%
Non-FV assault
209.7 / 100k
2yr Up 16.4% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
182.3 / 100k
2yr Up 28.2% 10yr Down 43.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mansfield →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mountain Bay known for? +

Mountain Bay is a quiet rural locality in the Alpine Shire near Mansfield in Victoria. The locality covers approximately 9.6 square kilometres of mountain and lake country near Lake Eildon.

How far is Mountain Bay from Melbourne CBD? +

Mountain Bay is approximately 210 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, roughly a 3 to 3 hour drive.

Does Mountain Bay have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Mountain Bay. A private vehicle is essential, with Mansfield approximately 25 kilometres away.

What is the population of Mountain Bay? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mountain Bay has a small population, typical of the sparsely settled the Alpine Shire near Mansfield in Victoria.

Is Mountain Bay a good place to live? +

Mountain Bay suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Alpine Shire near Mansfield in Victoria, with Mansfield providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Mountain Bay? +

The postcode for Mountain Bay is 3723, covering this rural locality in the Alpine Shire near Mansfield in Victoria.

Is Mountain Bay a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mountain Bay is part of the Mansfield 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.