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Wahring

VIC 3608 • Victoria

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
111.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Wahring

Wahring is a small rural locality situated in Victoria's Goulburn Valley region, approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne within the Strathbogie Shire. With a population of 88 people spread across 111 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming district characterised by open paddocks, grazing land, and scattered homesteads. The locality is positioned along the Goulburn Valley Highway corridor, placing it between the regional centres of Seymour to the south and Nagambie to the north.

Wahring's landscape reflects the agricultural heritage of the broader Goulburn Valley, with properties dedicated to wool, grain, cattle, and viticulture. Day-to-day services and amenities are accessed in Nagambie, around 15 kilometres to the north, which offers a supermarket, schools, sporting facilities, and lakeside recreational areas. The nearest V/Line train service is at Nagambie Station, connecting residents to Melbourne and Shepparton. Life in Wahring suits those who value the quiet rhythms of rural Victoria — wide open spaces, strong farming community ties, and proximity to the pastoral landscapes that define the Goulburn Valley.

Wahring falls under postcode 3608 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
3608
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Strathbogie
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
111.09 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3608

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3608, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,820
Median 2023–24
$54,612
▲ 24.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,774

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3608; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nagambie Station
15 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct service — drive to Nagambie Station then V/Line to Melbourne (~2.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
80-90 min

🛣️ Located on the Goulburn Valley Highway; a car is essential for daily life

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wahring is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services — all errands require driving to Nagambie or other nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
▲ 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 Wahring. 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 Wahring known for? +

Wahring is a quiet farming locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley region, known for its open agricultural landscape of grazing, grain crops, and pastoral properties typical of the Strathbogie Shire.

How far is Wahring from Melbourne CBD? +

Wahring is approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, making it roughly a 90-minute drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Wahring have public transport? +

Wahring has no local bus or rail service. The nearest V/Line train station is at Nagambie, approximately 15 kilometres north, which connects to Melbourne and Shepparton. A private vehicle is essential for residents.

What is the population of Wahring? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wahring has a population of 88 people, making it one of the smaller rural localities in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Wahring a good place to live? +

Wahring suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a tight-knit farming community. Essential services are a short drive away in Nagambie, though residents rely heavily on private transport.

What is the postcode for Wahring? +

The postcode for Wahring, Victoria is 3608.

Is Wahring a safe area? +

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