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St Germains

VIC 3620 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.81 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingGoulburn ValleyCar-DependentAgricultural
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About St Germains

St Germains is a small rural locality in the Campaspe Shire in northern Victoria, situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Melbourne in the heart of the Goulburn Valley irrigation district near the town of Kyabram. The locality spans 35.8 square kilometres of flat, productive agricultural land that benefits from the Goulburn-Murray irrigation network, supporting dairy, horticulture, and mixed farming operations. With a 2021 Census population of 75 residents, St Germains is a quiet farming locality with very low density and a traditional rural character.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by irrigation channels, dairy farms, and orchards typical of the Goulburn Valley region, one of Australia's most productive food-producing areas. Residents rely on Kyabram for most services including supermarkets, schools, sporting facilities, and medical care, with the larger regional centres of Shepparton and Echuca also accessible by road. There is no public transport serving St Germains directly, and a private vehicle is essential for getting around. The locality falls within the Campaspe Shire, a large agricultural shire centred on the Murray-Darling river system in northern Victoria.

St Germains falls under postcode 3620 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 Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Shepparton
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.28°, 145.08°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.81 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3620

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3620, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,902
Median 2023–24
$49,347
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,131

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3620; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct service; V/Line trains to Melbourne operate from Shepparton (approx. 45 km away), taking approx. 2 hr to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Freeway accessible via Shepparton; Kyabram has no rail service

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

St Germains is a flat agricultural locality with no local shops or services — all errands require driving to Kyabram or larger regional centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 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 St Germains. 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 St Germains known for? +

St Germains is known as a quiet agricultural locality in the Goulburn Valley irrigation district, with dairy farming, horticulture, and mixed cropping on flat, well-irrigated land near the town of Kyabram in northern Victoria.

How far is St Germains from Melbourne? +

St Germains is approximately 200 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, typically a 2 to 2 and a half hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does St Germains have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving St Germains. The nearest V/Line train service operates from Shepparton (approximately 45 km away) to Melbourne, and a car is essential for all local and regional travel.

What is the population of St Germains? +

According to the 2021 Census, St Germains has a population of 75 residents, reflecting its character as a small, low-density agricultural locality in the Campaspe Shire.

Is St Germains a good place to live? +

St Germains suits those who value a quiet, rural lifestyle in Australia's productive Goulburn Valley region, with Kyabram nearby for everyday services, though all amenities require a short drive.

What is the postcode for St Germains? +

The postcode for St Germains, VIC is 3620.

Is St Germains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. St Germains 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.