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Telangatuk East

VIC 3401 • Victoria

75
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
293.62 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemotePeaceful
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About Telangatuk East

Telangatuk East is a remote rural locality situated in the Rural City of Horsham in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, approximately 330 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Covering nearly 294 square kilometres of open farming land, it is one of the larger localities by area in the Horsham district but home to just 75 residents at the 2021 Census. The landscape is characterised by broad grain-growing plains and pastoral properties typical of the Wimmera, with the nearest services and township of Horsham located around 45 kilometres to the east.

Life in Telangatuk East revolves around agriculture, with cropping and grazing the dominant land uses across the locality. Residents rely heavily on private vehicles to access schools, medical services, and shopping in Horsham, the regional centre for the area. There is no public transport serving the locality, and the community fabric is woven around the farming calendar and the broader rural community of western Victoria. The Wimmera River system and the scenic landscapes of the surrounding Wimmera region offer a quiet, spacious lifestyle for those drawn to agricultural life.

Telangatuk East falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the Rural City of Horsham Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3401
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Rural City of Horsham
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Lowan (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.88°, 141.94°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
293.62 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3401

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3401, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,317
Median 2023–24
$57,082
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,520

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3401; 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
330 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest V/Line connection is Horsham (approx. 45 km east)
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs 30 min – 4 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs – 3 hrs 30 min

🛣️ Fully car-dependent locality; Western Highway (A8) connects to Melbourne via Horsham

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No footpaths, shops, or services within the locality; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
75
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telangatuk East known for? +

Telangatuk East is known for its broad expanses of Wimmera grain-growing and grazing land. It is a very sparsely populated rural locality covering nearly 294 square kilometres of agricultural country in western Victoria.

How far is Telangatuk East from Melbourne? +

Telangatuk East is approximately 330 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, roughly a 3.5 to 4 hour drive via the Western Highway through Horsham.

Does Telangatuk East have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Telangatuk East. The nearest V/Line rail connection is at Horsham, approximately 45 kilometres to the east. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Telangatuk East? +

According to the 2021 Census, Telangatuk East has a population of 75 residents, reflecting its character as a sparsely settled farming locality in the Wimmera region.

Is Telangatuk East a good place to live? +

Telangatuk East suits those seeking a very quiet, isolated rural lifestyle centred on farming. It offers wide open spaces and a peaceful environment, but residents must travel significant distances to Horsham for all services, schools, and shopping.

What is the postcode for Telangatuk East? +

The postcode for Telangatuk East is 3401, shared with other localities in the Horsham area of western Victoria.