Springhurst
VIC 3682 • Victoria
About Springhurst
Springhurst is a small rural locality in northeast Victoria, situated within the Indigo Shire Council area approximately 15 kilometres north of Wangaratta and 20 kilometres southeast of Wodonga. With a population of 349 residents spread across 118 square kilometres of gently rolling farmland, the locality reflects the open agricultural character of the upper Murray region. Housing density is low, with properties primarily comprising rural residential and farming holdings set among paddocks and native vegetation.
Springhurst is best known for its historic railway connection — the Springhurst railway precinct sits on the Melbourne-to-Sydney rail corridor and was once the junction of the former Rutherglen branch line, a heritage detail that still defines the locality's identity. The Hume Freeway provides fast access to Wangaratta's shops, schools, and hospital, while the twin cities of Wodonga and Albury to the north offer a broader range of regional services. Life here centres on the quiet rhythms of rural northeast Victoria, with a tight-knit farming community, wide-open paddocks, and the unhurried pace of country living.
Springhurst falls under postcode 3682 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Wangaratta / Wodonga 20-30 min by car
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) provides direct access to Melbourne; Wodonga/Albury 20km north for broader services
Springhurst is a rural locality with no walkable commercial services — a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Anzac Road