Taggerty
VIC 3714 • Victoria
About Taggerty
Taggerty is a small rural town in the Shire of Murrindindi, central Victoria, located approximately 108 kilometres north-east of Melbourne along the Maroondah Highway. The town sits at the intersection of the Maroondah Highway and Thornton Road beside the Acheron River, and covers a large area of over 122 square kilometres of bushland, farmland, and river valley. With a 2021 Census population of 405 and a median individual income of around $39,400 per year, Taggerty is a quiet, self-contained community in the Victorian Central Highlands.
Taggerty has a rich history dating back to a pastoral run established in 1846, with gold discovered along the Acheron River in 1870 and a post office open since 1876. Today the town is a popular stopover for visitors travelling to the Lake Eildon and Marysville areas, with the Maroondah Highway providing access to scenic highland destinations. The nearest service town is Alexandra, approximately 18 kilometres to the north, offering supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities. There is no rail service; residents depend on private vehicles, and the area draws nature lovers, bushwalkers, and those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle within the Victorian highlands.
Taggerty falls under postcode 3714 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach service — Melbourne (Southern Cross) via Maroondah Highway Approx. 2 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Via Maroondah Highway through Healesville; car is essential for all travel
Taggerty has minimal local services; a car is essential for shopping, work, and all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Webster Street
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Downey Street
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10 Myrtle Street
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19 Thornton Taggerty Road