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Tragowel

VIC 3579 • Victoria

83
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
127.79 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Tragowel

Tragowel is a small farming locality in the Shire of Gannawarra in north-west Victoria, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of Kerang and 267 kilometres north-north-west of Melbourne. The locality covers a substantial 128 square kilometres of flat irrigated plains on the western Loddon Valley, recording a population of 83 in the 2021 Census. Tragowel Plains have a long history of irrigation farming supported by the Tragowel Plains Irrigation Trust, established in 1886.

The area is dominated by dairy farming, mixed cropping, and pastoral operations across the flat, irrigated landscape that characterises the broader Loddon Campaspe region. Residents rely on Kerang for everyday services including supermarkets, schools, and health facilities, while the Loddon Valley Highway provides access to Bendigo and regional connections. Tragowel has historical significance as the site of a stop made by the Burke and Wills expedition in 1860, adding a notable chapter to the locality's pastoral heritage.

Tragowel falls under postcode 3579 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
127.79 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kerang
15 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Kerang Approx. 15 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
267 km
By Train
No station in Tragowel; nearest is Kerang (approx. 15 km north) on the V/Line Swan Hill Line; approx. 2 hr 45 min to Melbourne Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr

🛣️ Accessible via the Loddon Valley Highway; Kerang is the main service centre; a car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tragowel is a flat irrigation farming locality with no local shops or services; all errands require a car trip to Kerang

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
83
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tragowel known for? +

Tragowel is known for its long history of irrigation farming on the Loddon Valley plains, supported by the Tragowel Plains Irrigation Trust established in 1886. The area also has historical significance as a stop made by the Burke and Wills expedition in 1860.

How far is Tragowel from Melbourne CBD? +

Tragowel is approximately 267 kilometres north-north-west of Melbourne, roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Calder Freeway and Loddon Valley Highway.

Does Tragowel have public transport? +

Tragowel has no local public transport. The nearest train station is Kerang, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, on the V/Line Swan Hill Line with services to Melbourne Southern Cross. A private vehicle is essential for residents.

What is the population of Tragowel? +

According to the 2021 Census, Tragowel has a population of 83 residents across approximately 128 square kilometres of flat irrigation plains in the Shire of Gannawarra.

Is Tragowel a good place to live? +

Tragowel suits those drawn to a quiet rural lifestyle on the flat northern Victorian plains, with access to services in nearby Kerang. It is best suited to farming families and those working in the irrigation agriculture sector who value wide open spaces and a tightly knit rural community.

What is the postcode for Tragowel? +

The postcode for Tragowel is 3579.

Is Tragowel a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tragowel is part of the Gannawarra 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.