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Murrabit

VIC 3579 • Victoria

230
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
51.83 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversideRemoteAgriculturalQuiet
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About Murrabit

Murrabit is a small rural locality on the Murray River in northern Victoria, located approximately 305 kilometres from Melbourne and about 52 kilometres from Swan Hill, within the Shire of Gannawarra. The locality covers around 52 square kilometres of flat agricultural and riverine land and has a population of approximately 230. It sits in the Loddon Murray region, one of Victoria's most productive irrigation and farming areas.

The Murray River forms the northern boundary of the locality, lending Murrabit a classic river-country character with irrigation agriculture, red gum forests, and seasonal bird life. The nearby township of Kerang (approximately 25 kilometres south) is the main regional centre, providing shops, schools, and health services. The area is popular with recreational fishers and those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the banks of one of Australia's great rivers. Swan Hill, to the north-west, offers broader regional services including a hospital and the Pioneer Settlement tourist attraction. A private vehicle is essential for all travel in and around Murrabit.

Murrabit falls under postcode 3579 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
51.83 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Kerang / Swan Hill Variable

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
305 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest station Kerang offers Swan Hill Line to Southern Cross (approx. 3h)
By Car (Peak)
3h 15min – 3h 45min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h – 3h 30min

🛣️ Calder Highway via Bendigo is the main route to Melbourne; Murray Valley Highway connects Swan Hill and Kerang

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
230
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murrabit known for? +

Murrabit is known for its Murray River setting in the Shire of Gannawarra, surrounded by irrigation farmland, red gum forests, and the river lifestyle of northern Victoria. It is a quiet rural community popular with those who value river access and open space.

How far is Murrabit from Melbourne CBD? +

Murrabit is approximately 305 kilometres from Melbourne, typically a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Calder Highway through Bendigo.

Does Murrabit have public transport? +

Murrabit has no local public transport services. The nearest V/Line railway station is in Kerang, approximately 25 kilometres to the south, which connects to Melbourne via the Swan Hill Line.

What is the population of Murrabit? +

Murrabit has a population of approximately 230 residents as of the 2021 Census, spread across roughly 52 square kilometres of riverine and agricultural land.

Is Murrabit a good place to live? +

Murrabit suits those seeking a very quiet, affordable rural lifestyle on the Murray River, with access to the broader Gannawarra Shire region. It is best suited to those who work locally or are semi-retired, as the distance from major centres requires full car dependency.

What is the postcode for Murrabit? +

The postcode for Murrabit, VIC is 3579.

Is Murrabit a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Murrabit is part of the Gannawarra 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.