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Mudgegonga

VIC 3737 • Victoria

184
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
153.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Mudgegonga

Mudgegonga is a small rural locality in Victoria's alpine high country, situated in the Ovens Valley within the Alpine Shire, approximately 316 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The locality stretches across a substantial area of around 154 square kilometres of pastoral and farming land along the Myrtleford–Yackandandah Road corridor, set against the backdrop of the Victorian Alps. With a population of 184, Mudgegonga is characterised by working farms and hobby properties, and sits approximately 15 kilometres from the nearest town of Myrtleford.

Daily services including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and cafes are readily available in nearby Myrtleford and the popular tourist town of Bright, both within a short drive. The surrounding region is celebrated for its spectacular autumn foliage displays, cycling trails, hop and tobacco farms, and proximity to Mount Buffalo National Park. Mudgegonga itself retains a quiet, agricultural character, and residents rely on private transport for all errands as there is no rail service or regular public bus connection to the locality.

Mudgegonga falls under postcode 3737 and is governed by the Alpine 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
3737
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Alpine
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.55°, 146.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
153.81 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3737

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3737, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,646
Median 2023–24
$49,332
▲ 18.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,241

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3737; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
316 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail is at Wangaratta (approx. 50 km north) on the Melbourne–Albury line, approx. 2.5 hrs to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3–3.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via Hume Freeway (M31) through Wangaratta; Myrtleford and Bright are the nearest service towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mudgegonga has no local services; a car is essential for all daily errands, with Myrtleford and Bright being the nearest towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
184
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 35.5% 10yr Down 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
121 / 100k
2yr Up 127.8% 10yr Up 660.9%
Non-FV assault
136.1 / 100k
2yr Down 18.4% 10yr Down 25.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
249.5 / 100k
2yr Up 17.5% 10yr Up 213.9%
View all offence subgroups for Alpine →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mudgegonga known for? +

Mudgegonga is known as a quiet farming locality in Victoria's alpine high country, set in the Ovens Valley with easy access to the renowned tourist town of Bright and its famous autumn foliage, as well as the alpine scenery of Mount Buffalo National Park.

How far is Mudgegonga from Melbourne CBD? +

Mudgegonga is approximately 316 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 3 to 4 hours via the Hume Freeway through Wangaratta.

Does Mudgegonga have public transport? +

Mudgegonga has no public transport service. There is no rail or bus connection; the nearest train station is Wangaratta, approximately 50 kilometres to the north. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Mudgegonga? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mudgegonga has a population of 184 residents. It is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Alpine Shire, covering approximately 154 square kilometres of the Ovens Valley.

Is Mudgegonga a good place to live? +

Mudgegonga suits those drawn to a quiet farming lifestyle in the Victorian high country, with easy access to the towns of Myrtleford and Bright for services, and the spectacular scenery of Mount Buffalo National Park nearby. It is remote and car-dependent, with no local amenities within the locality itself.

What is the postcode for Mudgegonga? +

The postcode for Mudgegonga, Victoria is 3737.

Is Mudgegonga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mudgegonga is part of the Alpine 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.