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Patho

VIC 3564 • Victoria

138
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
156.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversideQuiet
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About Patho

Patho is a small rural locality in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria, situated in the flat agricultural country between Pyramid Hill and the Murray River floodplains near Gunbower. The locality covers approximately 156 square kilometres in the Nicholls federal electorate and sits close to the Gunbower State Forest. At the 2021 Census, Patho had a population of 138, with a postcode median income of approximately $43,916, reflecting the modest, agrarian character of the district.

The surrounding area is characterised by broadacre cropping, irrigation farming, and pastoral properties typical of the Campaspe region's fertile plains. The nearby Gunbower State Forest and Gunbower Island — one of Australia's largest river red gum forests — provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching, camping, and nature-based recreation. Residents rely on the regional centre of Echuca, approximately 40 kilometres to the east, for major shopping, healthcare, and services, while the locality itself maintains a quiet rural lifestyle underpinned by farming and community.

Patho falls under postcode 3564 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 Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3564
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.17°, 144.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
156.24 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3564

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3564, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,916
Median 2023–24
$54,300
▲ 23.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,158

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3564; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Echuca / Pyramid Hill Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
235 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Echuca for regional connections
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via Murray Valley Highway; Echuca is the main service and transport hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily errands; the locality has no local retail or commercial services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
138
▲ 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 Patho. 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 Patho known for? +

Patho is a quiet rural locality known for its surrounding agricultural lands and its proximity to Gunbower State Forest and Gunbower Island, one of Victoria's most significant river red gum forests and a haven for birdwatching and outdoor recreation.

How far is Patho from Melbourne? +

Patho is approximately 235 kilometres north of Melbourne, around a 2.5 hour drive via the Northern Highway or Calder Freeway, heading towards Echuca.

Does Patho have public transport? +

Patho has no rail or bus services. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with Echuca approximately 40 kilometres to the east serving as the nearest major service centre.

What is the population of Patho? +

According to the 2021 Census, Patho has a population of 138 residents across approximately 156 square kilometres in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria.

Is Patho a good place to live? +

Patho is ideal for those who love wide open spaces, farming communities, and access to natural areas like Gunbower State Forest. It is a very quiet, car-dependent locality best suited to those comfortable with rural living and longer drives for services.

What is the postcode for Patho? +

The postcode for Patho, Victoria is 3564.

Is Patho a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Patho 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.