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Wandella

VIC 3579 • Victoria

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
78.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulLakeside
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About Wandella

Wandella is a small rural locality in northern Victoria, located within the Shire of Gannawarra approximately 78 kilometres north of Bendigo. The locality covers around 78.4 square kilometres of flat farming country in the Gannawarra district, near the township of Kerang. With a 2021 census population of approximately 67 residents, Wandella is a sparsely populated agricultural locality where livestock grazing and cereal farming define the landscape. The surrounding Gannawarra Shire is renowned for its network of lakes and wetlands — including Lake Charm and Kangaroo Lake — which support internationally significant waterbird populations.

Wandella has no local commercial area or village centre, and residents rely on Kerang (the shire seat) for supermarkets, schools, and medical services. Kerang is also served by V/Line rail connections to Melbourne on the Swan Hill line, making the region accessible for occasional city travel. The locality's flat, open country and proximity to Gannawarra's famous wetlands make it a quiet and nature-adjacent address for farming families. Wandella suits those seeking affordable rural land in Victoria's productive Murray-Darling basin district, within a close-knit agricultural community.

Wandella 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
78.42 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 Station
18 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required; Kerang has V/Line rail connections N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
340 km
By Train
Approx 3 hr from Kerang on V/Line Swan Hill service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min - 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Calder Highway connects south through Bendigo to Melbourne; Kerang (18 km) is the local hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wandella is a rural farming locality with no local services; a car is required for all errands with Kerang as the nearest centre.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 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 Wandella. 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 Wandella known for? +

Wandella is a quiet agricultural locality in the Gannawarra Shire of northern Victoria, set within a district famous for its internationally significant wetlands, lakes, and waterbird populations. The flat farming country around Wandella supports livestock and cereal production in the southern Murray-Darling basin.

How far is Wandella from Melbourne? +

Wandella is approximately 340 kilometres north of Melbourne, roughly a 3 hour 30 minute drive via the Calder Highway through Bendigo. Kerang, the nearest service centre with a V/Line rail connection, is approximately 18 kilometres away.

Does Wandella have public transport? +

Wandella has no local public transport services. Kerang Station (18 km away) provides V/Line rail connections to Melbourne on the Swan Hill line. A private vehicle is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Wandella? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wandella had a population of approximately 67 residents. The locality covers 78 square kilometres of flat farming land in the Gannawarra Shire.

Is Wandella a good place to live? +

Wandella suits farming families and rural lifestyle seekers who value affordable land, open space, and the natural character of northern Victoria's wetland district. Kerang provides essential services within a 20-minute drive, and the Gannawarra's lakes offer birdwatching and outdoor recreation.

What is the postcode for Wandella? +

The postcode for Wandella, Victoria is 3579.

Is Wandella a safe area? +

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