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Neuarpurr

VIC 3413 • Victoria

56
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
271.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingRemoteWimmeraQuiet
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About Neuarpurr

Neuarpurr is a remote rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, situated in the Hindmarsh Shire approximately 370 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The locality covers an expansive 272 square kilometres of flat agricultural land near the South Australian border. With a population of just 56 residents at the 2021 census, Neuarpurr is one of Victoria's most sparsely populated localities. The area is characterised by vast wheat and sheep farming properties spread across the arid Mallee landscape.

Life in Neuarpurr revolves around broad-acre farming and the tight-knit rural community. The nearest services and amenities are found in Kaniva, approximately 30 kilometres to the east, which provides schools, medical facilities, and general stores. Residents enjoy wide open spaces, starry skies, and a deeply authentic outback lifestyle. The locality suits those drawn to farming, rural self-sufficiency, and the tranquillity of remote Victoria.

Neuarpurr falls under postcode 3413 and is governed by the West Wimmera Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3413
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
West Wimmera
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.70°, 141.20°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
271.76 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Kaniva–Nhill coach — Kaniva / Nhill 35–60 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
370 km
By Train
N/A – no local station
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
~3 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car is essentially the only practical transport option. Nearest regional centre is Kaniva (~30 km) or Nhill (~60 km).

Walkability Car Dependent

Extremely car dependent. No footpaths or pedestrian infrastructure; distances between properties are measured in kilometres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
56
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
234.1 / 100k
2yr Up 130.1% 10yr Up 31.6%
Motor vehicle theft
26 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 65.9%
Non-FV assault
130 / 100k
2yr Down 14.8% 10yr Down 36.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
104 / 100k
2yr Down 41.6% 10yr —
View all offence subgroups for West Wimmera →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neuarpurr known for? +

Neuarpurr is a very remote rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, near the South Australian border in the Hindmarsh Shire. The area is known for dry-land cereal farming and Mallee scrubland typical of the north-western Wimmera.

How far is Neuarpurr from Melbourne? +

Neuarpurr is approximately 370 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, around a 4-4.5 hour drive via the Western Highway and Wimmera Highway.

Does Neuarpurr have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Neuarpurr. The nearest town with services is Nhill, approximately 40-50 kilometres away. A car is absolutely essential.

What is the population of Neuarpurr? +

According to the 2021 Census, Neuarpurr has a population of approximately 56 residents, a very small and isolated farming community in the far north-west of Victoria.

Is Neuarpurr a good place to live? +

Neuarpurr is suited only to those with deep farming connections to the Wimmera region. The isolated lifestyle, dry climate, and distance from services make it challenging for those not engaged in local agriculture.

What is the postcode for Neuarpurr? +

The postcode for Neuarpurr is 3413.

Is Neuarpurr a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Neuarpurr is part of the West Wimmera 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.