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Serpentine

VIC 3517 • Victoria

222
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
168.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Serpentine

Serpentine is a small rural town in north-west Victoria, located on the Loddon Valley Highway approximately 201 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 51 kilometres north-west of the regional centre of Bendigo. Situated within the Shire of Loddon local government area, the township covers an extensive rural area of 168 square kilometres, reflecting the broad agricultural country that surrounds it. With a 2021 Census population of around 222 residents, Serpentine is a quiet and sparsely settled community typical of Victoria's dry inland north-west, falling within the federal electorate of Mallee.

The local economy is centred on broad-acre farming, with wheat, canola, and sheep grazing common across surrounding properties. The town itself is modest, with the Loddon Valley Highway providing the main link north-west toward Kerang and south-east toward Bendigo for shopping, health, and education services. The landscape is characterised by flat to gently undulating dry country with scattered native vegetation, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle suited to those with farming interests or a preference for wide open spaces. Nearby Pyramid Hill provides the closest township amenities for day-to-day needs.

Serpentine falls under postcode 3517 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3517
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.48°, 143.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
168.09 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3517

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3517 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,684
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,457

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3517; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled local bus service — Bendigo or Kerang (nearest major towns) Car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
201 km
By Train
No direct service; V/Line from Bendigo Station (approx. 51km away) to Melbourne Southern Cross takes approx. 1 hr 40 min
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5–3 hrs via Calder Highway (Western Ring Road)
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2 hrs

🛣️ Car is essential. Pyramid Hill is the nearest small town; Bendigo is the main regional centre 51km south-east via Loddon Valley Highway.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural town with very limited local services; residents drive to Pyramid Hill or Bendigo for all shopping and services.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
222
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serpentine known for? +

Serpentine is known as a quiet rural town in Victoria's Loddon Valley, surrounded by broad-acre farming country. Located on the Loddon Valley Highway, it serves as a small service point for the surrounding agricultural community in the Shire of Loddon.

How far is Serpentine from Melbourne? +

Serpentine is approximately 201 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD. The drive takes around 2 to 3 hours via the Calder Highway or the Loddon Valley Highway depending on the route and traffic conditions.

Does Serpentine have public transport? +

There is no local bus or rail service in Serpentine. The nearest V/Line train station is Bendigo, approximately 51 kilometres south-east, which offers regular services to Melbourne. A car is essential for all travel in and around the area.

What is the population of Serpentine? +

According to the 2021 Census, Serpentine has a population of approximately 222 residents, spread across a very large rural area of 168 square kilometres in the Shire of Loddon in north-west Victoria.

Is Serpentine a good place to live? +

Serpentine suits those who enjoy a quiet, rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a small, close-knit community. Farming families and those seeking an affordable country lifestyle will find appeal here, though the distance from major services means a car is essential and most amenities are accessed in Bendigo or Pyramid Hill.

What is the postcode for Serpentine? +

The postcode for Serpentine in Victoria is 3517.

Is Serpentine a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Serpentine is part of the Loddon 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.