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Violet Town

VIC 3669 • Victoria

936
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
194.60 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietCommuter Belt
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About Violet Town

Violet Town is a historic small town in northeastern Victoria, located 174 kilometres northeast of Melbourne on the Hume Highway in the Shire of Strathbogie. Sitting on Honeysuckle Creek, the town had a population of 936 at the 2021 Census and serves travellers and the surrounding rural community. It is one of Victoria's earliest surveyed inland towns, with origins dating to an 1838 New South Wales government survey that originally named the site "Violet Creek".

The town is characterised by its charming streetscape, with many early streets named after flowers — including Lily Street, Rose Street, Orchid Street, and Tulip Street — lending it a distinctive local identity. Violet Town has a small cluster of local services including a general store, hotel, and primary school, and benefits from its position on the Hume Highway between Euroa (19 kilometres south) and Benalla (27 kilometres northeast). The V/Line regional rail service stops at Violet Town, providing a direct train connection to Melbourne and nearby regional centres.

Violet Town falls under postcode 3669 and is governed by the Strathbogie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3669
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.63°, 145.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
194.60 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3669

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3669 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$41,550
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,071

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3669; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Violet Town Station
0.5 km
Approx. 7 min

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Euroa / Benalla Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
174 km
By Train
Approx. 2 hrs via V/Line Albury–Melbourne regional service from Violet Town Station
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2–2.5 hrs via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1.75–2 hrs via Hume Highway

🛣️ Direct highway access via Hume Highway; V/Line regional train provides a practical Melbourne commute option

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

The small town centre has minimal services; a car is needed for most shopping and daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
936
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
236.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
193.9 / 100k
2yr Up 87.1% 10yr Up 82.6%
Non-FV assault
143.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.0% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
379.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.5% 10yr Up 63.7%
View all offence subgroups for Strathbogie →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Violet Town known for? +

Violet Town is known for being one of Victoria's earliest surveyed inland towns, its charming streetscape with flower-named streets, and its position on the Hume Highway between Euroa and Benalla. It also has a V/Line train station connecting it to Melbourne.

How far is Violet Town from Melbourne? +

Violet Town is approximately 174 kilometres northeast of Melbourne, about a 2-hour drive via the Hume Highway or roughly 2 hours by V/Line regional train.

Does Violet Town have public transport? +

Yes — Violet Town has a V/Line station served by the Melbourne–Albury regional rail service, providing a direct train connection to Melbourne and intermediate towns like Seymour and Euroa.

What is the population of Violet Town? +

According to the 2021 Census, Violet Town has a population of 936, making it a small but established rural town in the Shire of Strathbogie.

Is Violet Town a good place to live? +

Violet Town suits those looking for a quiet rural lifestyle with a historical character and practical highway and rail access to Melbourne. It is close to Euroa and Benalla for broader services, making it a viable small-town base for those working remotely or commuting occasionally.

What is the postcode for Violet Town? +

The postcode for Violet Town, VIC is 3669.

Is Violet Town a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Violet Town is part of the Strathbogie 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.