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Timmering

VIC 3561 • Victoria

90
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
90.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Timmering

Timmering is a rural locality in northern Victoria, situated within Campaspe Shire approximately 12 kilometres north of Rochester and around 160 kilometres north of Melbourne. Covering around 90 square kilometres of flat agricultural land in the Victorian Riverina bioregion, the locality had a population of 90 at the 2021 Census with a median taxable income of approximately 8,000, reflecting its agricultural economic base. The landscape is characterised by cropping paddocks, grazing properties, and open plains typical of the Murray–Darling basin country.

Timmering sits within a broader agricultural district encompassing small localities like Stanhope and Girgarre, where wheat, barley, canola, and dairy farming are the dominant land uses. The nearby township of Rochester provides the closest access to shops, schools, a medical centre, and community services, while the larger centre of Echuca on the Murray River is approximately 45 kilometres to the north. The locality has conservation significance, forming part of the Timmering Landscape Zone within the Victorian Riverina Bioregion.

Timmering falls under postcode 3561 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 Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3561
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.32°, 144.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
90.43 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3561

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3561, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,236
Median 2023–24
$48,572
▲ 27.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,766

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3561; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus service — Rochester / Echuca N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
162 km
By Train
No practical train access; drive to Echuca for limited regional coach services
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

🛣️ Midland Highway provides main route south to Melbourne via Bendigo; car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An isolated rural locality with no local services; all daily errands require a car to Rochester or further afield

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
90
▲ 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 Timmering. 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 Timmering known for? +

Timmering is a small agricultural locality in northern Victoria known for its flat farming landscape, including wheat, barley, and dairy production. It also holds conservation significance as part of the Timmering Landscape Zone within the Victorian Riverina Bioregion.

How far is Timmering from Melbourne CBD? +

Timmering is approximately 160 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, typically around a 2-hour drive via the Midland Highway.

Does Timmering have public transport? +

Timmering has no public transport services. The locality is approximately 12 kilometres from Rochester and around 45 kilometres from Echuca. There is no passenger rail at Rochester; the nearest active train station is Echuca. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Timmering? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 90 residents in Timmering. It is a very small and sparsely settled rural locality covering approximately 90 square kilometres in northern Victoria.

Is Timmering a good place to live? +

Timmering suits those who prefer a genuinely rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a quiet, agricultural community atmosphere. Basic services are available in Rochester, while Echuca offers a broader range of shopping, medical, and educational facilities.

What is the postcode for Timmering? +

The postcode for Timmering is 3561, shared with Rochester and surrounding localities in Campaspe Shire.

Is Timmering a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Timmering 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.