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Murmungee

VIC 3747 • Victoria

69
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
52.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Murmungee

Murmungee is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated within the Rural City of Wangaratta approximately 40–50 kilometres south of Wangaratta town. Spanning over 52 square kilometres in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, the locality is set in a picturesque mountain and farming landscape near Beechworth. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 69 residents, with the postcode area recording a median household income of around $42,900. Properties in the locality are a mix of rural farmsteads and lifestyle blocks on undulating high-country terrain.

Murmungee is best known for the Murmungee Lookout, which offers stunning panoramic views across the King Valley and towards peaks including Mount Buffalo and Mount Buller. The surrounding landscape of the Ovens Valley foothills is typical of Victoria's High Country, with open pastures, timber country, and proximity to the Beechworth and Milawa gourmet food and wine region. The nearby Milawa Gourmet Region is renowned for its wineries, mustards, and farmgate produce, making the area popular with visitors and day-trippers. Residents value the natural beauty and peace of this elevated rural setting, with Beechworth accessible for essential services.

Murmungee falls under postcode 3747 and is governed by the Wangaratta 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
3747
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Wangaratta
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.36°, 146.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.48 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3747

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3747, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,986
Median 2023–24
$52,734
▲ 22.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,863

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3747; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta
45 km
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Bus Services

  • No local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Wangaratta station (45 km) for V/Line North East line, approx. 2.5–3 hours to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
approx. 2.5–3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 2.5 hours

🛣️ Hume Freeway is accessible via Wangaratta; the locality is well-positioned for High Country tourism but requires a car for all daily needs.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote high-country locality with no local amenities; all errands require driving to Beechworth or Wangaratta

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
69
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
260.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
131.8 / 100k
2yr Up 36.4% 10yr Up 98.4%
Non-FV assault
280.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 16.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
286.8 / 100k
2yr Down 25.2% 10yr Down 29.3%
View all offence subgroups for Wangaratta →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murmungee known for? +

Murmungee is best known for the Murmungee Lookout, a popular scenic viewpoint offering sweeping panoramic views across the King Valley and towards Mount Buffalo, Mount Buller, and the surrounding Great Dividing Range. The locality also sits near the renowned Milawa Gourmet Region, famous for wineries, cheese, and farmgate produce.

How far is Murmungee from Wangaratta? +

Murmungee is approximately 40–50 kilometres south of Wangaratta, accessible via the Wangaratta-Beechworth Road through Beechworth, making it roughly a 45 to 60 minute drive from Wangaratta.

Does Murmungee have public transport? +

Murmungee has no public transport services. There are no local bus routes or rail connections serving the locality. The nearest V/Line station is Wangaratta, approximately 45 kilometres away, on the North East line to Melbourne.

What is the population of Murmungee? +

According to the 2021 Census, Murmungee has a population of 69 residents spread across approximately 52 square kilometres of high-country foothills within the Rural City of Wangaratta.

Is Murmungee a good place to live? +

Murmungee offers a beautiful, peaceful rural lifestyle in Victoria's High Country foothills, with spectacular scenery and proximity to the Milawa Gourmet Region and Beechworth. It appeals to those seeking a quiet retreat from city life, though a car is essential and services are limited to nearby Beechworth and Wangaratta.

What is the postcode for Murmungee? +

The postcode for Murmungee, Victoria is 3747.

Is Murmungee a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Murmungee is part of the Wangaratta 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.