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Tallangatta Valley

VIC 3701 • Victoria

194
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
377.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Tallangatta Valley

Tallangatta Valley is a rural locality in the Shire of Towong in north-east Victoria, situated approximately 340 kilometres north-east of Melbourne in the upper reaches of the Tallangatta Creek catchment. The locality covers a very large area of around 378 square kilometres and is characterised by a high-rainfall farming zone with mountain and valley views typical of this picturesque part of the Victorian Alps foothills. With a small population of around 194 residents, it is a sparsely settled locality where primary production — particularly livestock grazing and pasture farming — defines the local economy.

The township of Tallangatta, the administrative centre of Towong Shire, is the nearest service town providing schools, shops, and community facilities. The Murray Valley Highway connects the region to Wodonga to the west, while the landscape of undulating hills and cleared valleys creates a scenic, peaceful setting popular with those seeking a rural lifestyle or agricultural land. Tallangatta Valley offers a genuine high-country farming experience, with cool winters, spectacular autumn colours, and easy access to the broader north-east Victoria region including Lake Hume and the Kiewa and Mitta Mitta valleys.

Tallangatta Valley falls under postcode 3701 and is governed by the Towong Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3701
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Towong
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Gippsland East (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.64°, 147.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
377.74 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3701

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3701 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,384
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,483

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3701; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local bus services via Tallangatta — Tallangatta / Wodonga Approx. 45–60 min to Wodonga

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
No direct service; nearest train from Wodonga (V/Line to Melbourne ~3.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
3.5–4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3–3.5 hrs

🛣️ Murray Valley Highway provides the main road access; Wodonga is the nearest major centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all errands; no walkable services exist in the locality itself

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
194
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
128 / 100k
2yr Down 11.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
128 / 100k
2yr Up 59.8% 10yr Up 673.6%
Non-FV assault
144 / 100k
2yr Down 43.8% 10yr Up 117.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
191.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 16.0%
View all offence subgroups for Towong →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tallangatta Valley known for? +

Tallangatta Valley is known for its productive pastoral farming land, spectacular mountain and valley views, and its high-rainfall farming zone well suited to cattle grazing and pasture production. It forms part of the scenic Towong Shire in north-east Victoria's high country.

How far is Tallangatta Valley from Melbourne? +

Tallangatta Valley is approximately 340 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, representing around a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Hume Highway and Murray Valley Highway.

Does Tallangatta Valley have public transport? +

There is no rail or regular bus service within Tallangatta Valley. The nearest train connection is in Wodonga, approximately 60 kilometres to the west. A car is essential for living in this locality.

What is the population of Tallangatta Valley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tallangatta Valley has a population of approximately 194 residents, spread across a very large rural area of around 378 square kilometres.

Is Tallangatta Valley a good place to live? +

Tallangatta Valley is ideal for those seeking a genuine rural farming lifestyle in spectacular high-country surroundings. Its proximity to Tallangatta township and the broader Towong Shire gives residents access to basic services, while the landscape and tranquillity are major drawcards.

What is the postcode for Tallangatta Valley? +

The postcode for Tallangatta Valley, VIC is 3701, which is shared with the nearby township of Tallangatta.

Is Tallangatta Valley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tallangatta Valley is part of the Towong 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.