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Pine Lodge

VIC 3631 • Victoria

267
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
100.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralPeaceful
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About Pine Lodge

Pine Lodge is a small rural locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley region, situated approximately 12 kilometres east of Shepparton within the City of Greater Shepparton. The area spans around 101 square kilometres of irrigated farmland and pastoral country, with the East Goulburn main irrigation channel running through its southern reaches. With a population of 267 at the 2021 Census, Pine Lodge is a quiet agricultural community where farming families have worked the land for generations.

The locality has a long history rooted in dairying and orcharding, with mixed grazing and cereal cropping now also prominent across its broad, flat paddocks. Access to Shepparton's full range of services — including major supermarkets, the GV Health hospital, schools, and Shepparton's cultural amenities — is straightforward via Pine Lodge Road. The Pine Lodge Hotel at Orrvale serves as a local landmark and gathering point for the community, while a recreation reserve provides space for sport and community events.

Pine Lodge falls under postcode 3631 and is governed by the Greater Shepparton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3631
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.43°, 145.53°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
100.91 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3631

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3631, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,479
Median 2023–24
$56,726
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,423

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3631; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Shepparton 15-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
185 km
By Train
No direct rail; drive to Shepparton station then V/Line train to Melbourne (~2 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Car essential; Shepparton is the major service hub 12 km west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no village centre — a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
267
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
533.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.8%
Motor vehicle theft
341.7 / 100k
2yr Up 92.0% 10yr Up 49.2%
Non-FV assault
473.5 / 100k
2yr Up 11.4% 10yr Up 34.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
696.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Shepparton →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pine Lodge known for? +

Pine Lodge is known for its long agricultural heritage in the Goulburn Valley, particularly dairying and orchard farming enabled by the East Goulburn irrigation channel. The locality also has historical ties to timber and pastoral farming dating back to the 1850s.

How far is Pine Lodge from Melbourne? +

Pine Lodge is approximately 185 kilometres north of Melbourne, making it roughly a 2-hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Pine Lodge have public transport? +

Pine Lodge has no railway station or regular bus services. The nearest rail access is at Shepparton, approximately 12 kilometres to the west, which is connected to Melbourne via V/Line. A car is essential for getting around.

What is the population of Pine Lodge? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pine Lodge had a population of 267 residents, spread across approximately 101 square kilometres of rural land in the City of Greater Shepparton.

Is Pine Lodge a good place to live? +

Pine Lodge suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the heart of the Goulburn Valley, with affordable land and close proximity to Shepparton's services. It is best suited to farming families and those who value wide-open spaces and a quiet country community.

What is the postcode for Pine Lodge? +

The postcode for Pine Lodge, Victoria is 3631.

Is Pine Lodge a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Pine Lodge is part of the Greater Shepparton 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.