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Stanhope

VIC 3623 • Victoria

826
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
72.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Stanhope

Stanhope is a small rural township in northern Victoria's Campaspe Shire, situated approximately 200 kilometres north of Melbourne in the Murray-Goulburn irrigation district. With a population of 826 residents across a locality of 72 square kilometres, the town serves as a modest service centre for the surrounding dairy and mixed-farming countryside. The area is characterised by flat irrigated farmland typical of the Goulburn-Murray region, with a quiet, self-contained community atmosphere.

Stanhope provides essential local services including a primary school, general store, and community facilities that serve both the town and surrounding farming properties. The town is a short drive from the larger regional centres of Kyabram and Rochester, which offer expanded retail, medical, and educational services. Stanhope suits those seeking affordable rural living in a tight-knit agricultural community, with easy access to the pastoral landscapes and irrigation channels of northern Victoria.

Stanhope falls under postcode 3623 and is governed by the Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3623
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.46°, 144.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
72.19 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Stanhope for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$319K
4 sales · ▼ 5.5% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3623

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3623 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,099
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,082

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3623; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Echuca / Shepparton 30–45 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train service; coach to Shepparton then V/Line to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Highway is the main route to Melbourne; Shepparton is the nearest large regional city (~50 km south)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for daily life; limited local services mean most shopping and appointments require travel to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
826
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanhope known for? +

Stanhope is known as a quiet agricultural service town in Victoria's Murray-Goulburn irrigation district, surrounded by productive dairy and mixed-farming properties in the Campaspe Shire region.

How far is Stanhope from Melbourne CBD? +

Stanhope is approximately 200 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, typically a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Stanhope have public transport? +

Stanhope has limited public transport options. There is no rail service to the town; residents rely on regional coach connections or private vehicles. Shepparton, about 50 km to the south, offers V/Line train services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Stanhope? +

According to the 2021 Census, Stanhope has a population of 826 residents, making it a small rural community serving the surrounding farming district.

Is Stanhope a good place to live? +

Stanhope offers a peaceful, affordable rural lifestyle suited to farming families and those who value a quiet community atmosphere. Access to larger services requires travel to nearby Kyabram, Rochester, or Shepparton.

What is the postcode for Stanhope? +

The postcode for Stanhope, Victoria is 3623.

What is the median house price in Stanhope? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $319,000, down 5.5% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Stanhope a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Stanhope is part of the Campaspe 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.