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Norong

VIC 3682 • Victoria

130
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
102.59 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-DependentRemote
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About Norong

Norong is a sparsely settled rural locality in north-east Victoria, falling within the Ovens Valley region and represented federally by the Division of Indi. Covering approximately 103 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 130 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a broadacre farming area with very low residential density. The surrounding landscape is typical of north-east Victoria's productive river plains, with irrigation-supported agriculture and grazing being the dominant land uses.

Residents of Norong rely on nearby regional towns for all services, with Wangaratta — the main centre of north-east Victoria — accessible to the south and providing full shopping, schooling, healthcare, and V/Line train connections to Melbourne. Yarrawonga on the Murray River to the north offers additional services and recreational access to Lake Mulwala. Norong itself is characterised by the quiet, open expanses of working farmland, appealing to those who embrace a deeply rural way of life in one of Victoria's most productive agricultural regions.

Norong falls under postcode 3682 and is governed by the Indigo 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
3682
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.17°, 146.43°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
102.59 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3682

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3682 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$53,421
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,593

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3682; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta Railway Station
35 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service to Norong — Wangaratta or Yarrawonga (car required) Approx 30-40 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
225 km
By Train
V/Line from Wangaratta (~35 km away) to Melbourne Southern Cross — approx 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min - 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min - 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Via Hume Freeway from Wangaratta; a car is essential to reach Wangaratta for train access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A working rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
130
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norong known for? +

Norong is a quiet rural locality in north-east Victoria known primarily for its agricultural character — broadacre farming and grazing across open river plains typical of the region between Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.

How far is Norong from Melbourne? +

Norong is approximately 225 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD, making it a drive of around 2.5 to 3 hours via the Hume Freeway through Wangaratta.

Does Norong have public transport? +

Norong has no scheduled bus service or rail access. The nearest V/Line railway station is at Wangaratta (approximately 35 km away), which provides train services to Melbourne. A private vehicle is essential for travel from Norong.

What is the population of Norong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Norong had a population of 130 residents spread across approximately 103 square kilometres, making it one of Victoria's more sparsely populated rural localities.

Is Norong a good place to live? +

Norong suits those who value a deeply rural lifestyle in north-east Victoria's productive farming country. Wangaratta to the south provides full regional services, and Yarrawonga on the Murray River offers leisure and recreation, making Norong practical for those comfortable with a car-dependent rural lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Norong? +

The postcode for Norong is 3682, which also covers Yarrawonga and a number of other north-east Victorian localities.

Is Norong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Norong is part of the Indigo 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.