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Panitya

VIC 3512 • Victoria

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
572.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Panitya

Panitya is a remote rural locality in north-western Victoria's Mallee region, located within the Mildura Rural City Council area approximately 23 kilometres east of Pinnaroo (SA) and 10 kilometres west of Carina on the Mallee Highway. The locality covers a vast area of around 572 square kilometres of flat, arid Mallee scrubland and dryland farming country, with a 2021 census population of 67 residents. Panitya sits along the Ouyen to Pinnaroo rail corridor, with a former station marking its historical role as a service point for the surrounding farming district. The landscape is characterised by red sand, native Mallee vegetation, and broad wheat and cereal cropping paddocks typical of the Victorian-South Australian borderlands.

The locality is genuinely remote, with Murrayville (the nearest small township) providing a general store and fuel, while Mildura (the regional centre) lies approximately 200 kilometres to the north. The Mallee Highway is the main connection across the region. Panitya's surrounding areas include smaller localities such as Panitya East, Berrook, and Ngallo, and the entire district is among the most sparsely populated in Victoria. The locality appeals to broadacre farming families and those comfortable with the isolation and vast skies of the Mallee — a landscape of stark, ancient beauty unique to north-western Victoria.

Panitya falls under postcode 3512 and is governed by the Mildura 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
3512
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mildura
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.12°, 141.02°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
572.02 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3512

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3512 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,488
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,304

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3512; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car essential; Murrayville has basic services N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
500 km
By Train
No direct service; closest V/Line from Ouyen (approx 100 km east)
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 30 min

🛣️ Mallee Highway is the main east-west route; Mildura (200 km north) is the nearest regional city

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Panitya is one of Victoria's most remote localities; a car is absolutely essential with the nearest services in Murrayville.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
502.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.9% 10yr Down 46.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.1 / 100k
2yr Down 24.4% 10yr Up 11.5%
Non-FV assault
445.2 / 100k
2yr Down 10.1% 10yr Up 21.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 88.6%
Steal from vehicle
633.3 / 100k
2yr Down 12.8% 10yr Down 19.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mildura →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Panitya known for? +

Panitya is known as one of Victoria's most remote Mallee localities, set in the vast flat farmlands of the Victorian-South Australian border region. The area's dryland cereal farming and remnant Mallee scrubland reflect the frontier agricultural character of the north-west.

How far is Panitya from Melbourne? +

Panitya is approximately 500 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, roughly a 5 hour 30 minute drive via the Western Highway and Mallee Highway. Mildura, the nearest regional city, is approximately 200 kilometres to the north.

Does Panitya have public transport? +

Panitya has no public transport services. The freight rail line from Ouyen to Pinnaroo passes through but does not carry passengers. A private vehicle is absolutely essential for all travel in this remote locality.

What is the population of Panitya? +

According to the 2021 Census, Panitya had a population of 67 residents across its 572 square kilometre area, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in Victoria.

Is Panitya a good place to live? +

Panitya is suited exclusively to broadacre farming families and those deeply comfortable with remote, isolated rural living. The landscape is striking in its vast Mallee character, but all services — even basic groceries — require significant travel, and the locality is many hours from any major urban centre.

What is the postcode for Panitya? +

The postcode for Panitya, Victoria is 3512.

Is Panitya a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Panitya is part of the Mildura 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.