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Muskerry

VIC 3557 • Victoria

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
88.00 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-Rural
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About Muskerry

Muskerry is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne near the regional city of Bendigo. The locality covers around 88 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies in the flat to gently rolling Loddon Plains farming country east of Bendigo, used for cereal cropping, sheep, and some dairy farming.

Bendigo, approximately 30 kilometres to the south-west, is one of regional Victoria's most vibrant cities providing comprehensive services including hospitals, a university, major retail, cultural precinct, and V/Line rail to Melbourne. The surrounding Loddon Shire is productive farming country. Muskerry is well positioned for those wanting a rural lifestyle within easy reach of Bendigo's growing amenities. A private vehicle is essential.

Muskerry falls under postcode 3557 and is governed by the Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3557
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.64°, 144.58°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.00 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3557

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3557 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,197
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,871

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3557; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bendigo
30 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
V/Line from Bendigo (approx. 30 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross; approx. 1.5–2 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ Calder Freeway provides fast road access via Bendigo

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; a car is needed for all errands to Bendigo or Rochester.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muskerry known for? +

Muskerry is a farming locality on the Loddon Plains near Bendigo, contributing to the cereal cropping and grazing operations of the productive north-central Victorian agricultural zone.

How far is Muskerry from Melbourne CBD? +

Muskerry is approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road via the Calder Freeway.

Does Muskerry have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Muskerry. V/Line trains operate from Bendigo (approximately 30 km south-west) to Melbourne Southern Cross in about 1.5 to 2 hours.

What is the population of Muskerry? +

According to the 2021 Census, Muskerry has a population of approximately 59 residents, a small rural locality near Bendigo.

Is Muskerry a good place to live? +

Muskerry suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within easy reach of Bendigo's excellent regional services and V/Line rail connections to Melbourne.

What is the postcode for Muskerry? +

The postcode for Muskerry, VIC is 3557.

Is Muskerry a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Muskerry is part of the Campaspe 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.