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Quantong

VIC 3401 • Victoria

354
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-RuralCommuter Belt
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About Quantong

Quantong is a small rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, situated in the flat agricultural plains of western Victoria within the postcode area of 3401 — shared with the regional centre of Horsham. Covering an area of approximately 35.2 square kilometres, the locality is characterised by open farmland typical of the Wimmera's dryland cropping and sheep-grazing country. With a population of 354 according to the 2021 Census, Quantong is a quiet agricultural community where the landscape is dominated by vast grain paddocks and occasional native vegetation.

Life in Quantong revolves around the land, with grain growing, sheep grazing, and mixed farming forming the economic backbone of the area. Residents travel to Horsham — the Wimmera's major service hub, approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne — for schools, shopping, healthcare, and most services. The locality offers wide open spaces, a genuine country lifestyle, and the tranquillity of the Wimmera plains, appealing to those who value rural living and the close-knit character of western Victoria's farming communities.

Quantong falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.22 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Horsham
20 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Horsham Approx. 20-30 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
No direct service; connect via Horsham on regional coach/rail to Melbourne (approx. 3.5-4 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 50 min - 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Accessed via the Western Highway (A8); a car is essential for this remote Wimmera locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable local services; all daily needs require a car trip to Horsham or other nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
354
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
185.9 / 100k
2yr Down 55.0% 10yr Down 63.8%
Motor vehicle theft
83.2 / 100k
2yr Down 15.5% 10yr Down 44.9%
Non-FV assault
528.4 / 100k
2yr Up 18.0% 10yr Down 24.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
288.7 / 100k
2yr Up 54.3% 10yr Down 36.2%
View all offence subgroups for Horsham →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quantong known for? +

Quantong is known as a quiet farming locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, surrounded by the flat grain-growing and sheep-grazing country of western Victoria. It is part of the broader Horsham agricultural district in the heart of the Wimmera.

How far is Quantong from Melbourne? +

Quantong is approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, roughly a 3 to 3.5 hour drive via the Western Highway (A8).

Does Quantong have public transport? +

Quantong has no meaningful public transport. The nearest regional hub is Horsham, roughly 20 kilometres away, which offers limited coach connections to Melbourne. A car is essential for all daily needs in this rural Wimmera locality.

What is the population of Quantong? +

According to the 2021 Census, Quantong has a population of 354 residents. It is a small rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, with most residents engaged in or associated with the agricultural sector.

Is Quantong a good place to live? +

Quantong suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle in Victoria's Wimmera farming heartland. It offers wide open spaces and genuine country character, but residents must travel to Horsham for all services and amenities.

What is the postcode for Quantong? +

The postcode for Quantong is 3401, which is shared with Horsham and other localities in the Wimmera region of western Victoria.

Is Quantong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Quantong is part of the Horsham 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.