🔍

Tulkara

VIC 3384 • Victoria

9
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
Advertisement

About Tulkara

Tulkara is a quiet rural locality in north-western Victoria, situated in the Northern Grampians Shire near the Pyrenees wine region. The area is characterised by rolling agricultural land, with farming properties producing grain and wool across the surrounding plains. It shares postcode 3384 with the nearby locality of Navarre and falls within a broader region popular with those seeking lifestyle blocks and hobby farms close to Victoria's renowned wine country. The locality sits roughly midway between the regional centres of Ararat and St Arnaud.

Tulkara offers a genuinely rural lifestyle with the attraction of proximity to the Pyrenees wine region, which is renowned for its cool-climate reds including shiraz and cabernet. Residents typically travel to Navarre, Stawell, or Ararat for everyday services, schools, and shopping. The Northern Grampians Shire provides a sense of community through local events and the broader network of small agricultural townships in the area. It appeals to lifestyle property seekers, hobby farmers, and those wanting wide-open spaces within reach of regional amenities.

Tulkara falls under postcode 3384 and is governed by the Northern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3384
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.94°, 143.05°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.90 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3384

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3384 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,330
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,262

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3384; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Stawell Station
30 km
N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
235 km
By Train
Approx 3h from Ararat Station (V/Line)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2h 45min via Western Ring Road
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 2h 30min

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) provides the main route to Melbourne; nearest V/Line station is Ararat (~35km south)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural with no footpath infrastructure; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
9
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Tulkara in Victoria? +

Tulkara is a rural locality in the Northern Grampians Shire of north-western Victoria, situated near the Pyrenees wine region and approximately 235 kilometres from Melbourne.

What LGA is Tulkara in? +

Tulkara falls within the Northern Grampians Shire local government area in Victoria.

What is Tulkara close to? +

Tulkara is close to the Pyrenees wine region and is positioned between the regional towns of Stawell (approximately 30km) and Ararat (approximately 35km south), both of which provide essential services and V/Line train connections.

Is Tulkara good for lifestyle properties? +

Yes, Tulkara and the surrounding Northern Grampians area are popular with those seeking lifestyle blocks, hobby farms, and rural properties, with the nearby Pyrenees wine region adding to the area's appeal.

Is Tulkara a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tulkara is part of the Northern Grampians 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.

What is the population of Tulkara? +

Tulkara had a population of 9 at the 2021 Census.