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Torrita

VIC 3490 • Victoria

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
244.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingMalleeRemoteOutback
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About Torrita

Torrita is a small rural locality in north-western Victoria, located within the Mallee region near Ouyen in the Mildura Rural City local government area. It shares postcode 3490 with the nearby town of Ouyen and the localities of Boinka, Kulwin and Tutye. The landscape is characterised by flat mallee scrubland and dryland cropping farms, typical of this semi-arid corner of Victoria. The population is extremely small, with just 18 residents recorded in the 2016 census, reflecting the sparse settlement of this agricultural hinterland.

Torrita and its surrounds are home to dryland farmers who primarily grow cereal crops and raise livestock across large pastoral holdings. The nearby town of Ouyen (postcode 3490) provides the essential services for residents, including a supermarket, health clinic, primary school and the Ouyen Hotel. The Mallee Highway connects the area to Mildura in the north-west (approximately 160 km) and to the Murray River towns to the east. The region is popular with birdwatchers and nature lovers, as the surrounding Murray–Sunset National Park and Hattah–Kulkyne National Park protect significant mallee ecosystems.

Torrita falls under postcode 3490 and is governed by the Mildura Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3490
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mildura
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.91°, 142.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
244.39 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3490

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3490, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,177
Median 2023–24
$54,987
▲ 27.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,572

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3490; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Dysons Bus Lines – Ouyen service — Mildura / Swan Hill Approx 2 hr to Mildura

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
400 km
By Train
Ouyen is served by the Overland/coach connection via Mildura; journey ~7+ hours
By Bus
Coach via Mildura or Swan Hill; approx 7–8 hours to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
Approx 4.5 hours via Calder Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 4.5 hours

🛣️ Ouyen township (~20 km east) is the nearest service hub. Mildura is approx 160 km north-west and is the regional centre with hospital, airport and full retail.

Walkability Car Dependent

A very remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport. All daily needs require driving to Ouyen or further afield.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
502.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.9% 10yr Down 46.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.1 / 100k
2yr Down 24.4% 10yr Up 11.5%
Non-FV assault
445.2 / 100k
2yr Down 10.1% 10yr Up 21.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 88.6%
Steal from vehicle
633.3 / 100k
2yr Down 12.8% 10yr Down 19.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mildura →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Torrita known for? +

Torrita is a tiny rural locality in Victoria's Mallee region, characterised by flat dry-land wheat farming on the semi-arid plains of north-west Victoria. It is a very small and remote farming community.

How far is Torrita from Mildura? +

Torrita is in the Mildura Rural City area of far north-west Victoria, approximately 500-550 kilometres from Melbourne via the Calder Highway.

Does Torrita have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Torrita. The nearest services are in Ouyen or Mildura. A car is essential.

What is the population of Torrita? +

According to the 2021 Census, Torrita has a population of approximately 51 residents, a very small and remote farming community in the Mallee.

Is Torrita a good place to live? +

Torrita suits farming families with cereal cropping properties in the far north-west Mallee, who require a completely self-sufficient rural lifestyle with services accessed in Ouyen or Mildura.

What is the postcode for Torrita? +

The postcode for Torrita is 3490.

Is Torrita a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Torrita is part of the Mildura 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.