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Narrung

VIC 3597 • Victoria

24
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiverRemoteMallee
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About Narrung

Narrung is a tiny rural locality in north-western Victoria, located within the Rural City of Swan Hill at the junction of the Murray River floodplain and the Mallee scrublands near the New South Wales border. The locality spans approximately 41 square kilometres and supports a very small population of around 18 to 24 residents, living amid irrigated horticulture, dryland cropping, and pastoral properties. It lies between Boundary Bend to the north and Kooloonong to the south, in the flat, semi-arid landscape of the lower Murray.

Residents of Narrung live a deeply rural lifestyle, with the nearest meaningful services available in Robinvale (across the Murray in NSW) or Swan Hill to the south. The Murray River provides opportunities for fishing, boating, and birdwatching, and the surrounding Mallee landscape is home to significant native wildlife. The locality suits those seeking an affordable, quiet existence close to the river with a strong agricultural community spirit.

Narrung falls under postcode 3597 and is governed by the Swan Hill Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3597
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Swan Hill
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.97°, 143.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.02 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3597

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3597 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,150
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,901

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3597; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Swan Hill–Mildura regional coach — Swan Hill / Mildura ~1 hr to Swan Hill

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
435 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Swan Hill (~80 km) then V/Line train ~3 hr 30 min
By Bus
Regional coach to Swan Hill, then train
By Car (Peak)
~4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~4 hr

🛣️ Swan Hill (~80 km south) is the nearest major service centre with rail access; Robinvale (NSW) is closer for some services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely car-dependent remote locality; all daily needs require driving, typically to Robinvale or Swan Hill

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
24
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
242.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
166.6 / 100k
2yr Up 35.9% 10yr Up 20.1%
Non-FV assault
433.2 / 100k
2yr Down 12.5% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
409.4 / 100k
2yr Up 57.9% 10yr Up 40.2%
View all offence subgroups for Swan Hill →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Narrung known for? +

Narrung is a very small rural locality in the Murray River floodplain region near Swan Hill in north-west Victoria, characterised by irrigated agriculture and pastoral grazing typical of the Mallee and Murray region.

How far is Narrung from Swan Hill? +

Narrung is in the Swan Hill Rural City area of north-west Victoria, approximately 300-350 kilometres north-west of Melbourne via the Calder and Murray Valley Highways.

Does Narrung have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Narrung. Swan Hill station on the Swan Hill Line provides the nearest V/Line train services. A car is essential.

What is the population of Narrung? +

According to the 2021 Census, Narrung has a population of just 24 residents, making it one of the smallest localities in north-west Victoria.

Is Narrung a good place to live? +

Narrung suits farming families with land in the Swan Hill area, relying on Swan Hill township for services. It is suited only to those deeply connected to the agricultural community of the Murray River region.

What is the postcode for Narrung? +

The postcode for Narrung is 3597.

Is Narrung a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Narrung is part of the Swan Hill 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.