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Wharparilla

VIC 3564 • Victoria

483
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
53.15 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulAffordable
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About Wharparilla

Wharparilla is a quiet rural locality in the Campaspe Shire of northern Victoria, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of Rochester and around 180 kilometres north of Melbourne. The locality spans 53 square kilometres of flat agricultural land within the Murray-Darling basin irrigation district, characterised by irrigated cropping, grazing, and horticulture. With a 2021 Census population of 483 and a median postcode income of around $44,000, Wharparilla reflects the modest rural economy typical of the Campaspe region.

Rochester — the nearest service town — provides local shops, schools, a hospital, and community facilities, while Echuca (approximately 40 kilometres to the north) offers a wider range of services, regional shopping, and the popular historic Murray River port tourism precinct. The locality is popular with farming families and rural workers who appreciate the wide open spaces and affordable lifestyle of northern Victoria's farming heartland, with easy road access to both Echuca and Bendigo via the Midland Highway.

Wharparilla falls under postcode 3564 and is governed by the Campaspe Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3564
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.17°, 144.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
53.15 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3564

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3564, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,916
Median 2023–24
$54,300
▲ 23.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,158

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3564; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach services — Echuca / Bendigo Approx. 30–60 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
No direct service; connect via Echuca train to Southern Cross (approx. 2 hr 30 min)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr–2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min–2 hr

🛣️ Midland Highway connects to Bendigo and the Calder Freeway for Melbourne; Rochester is the local service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed farming locality with no commercial services; a car is essential for all daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
483
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
431.9 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Down 12.2%
Motor vehicle theft
214.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
395.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 25.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
557.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.6% 10yr Up 12.7%
View all offence subgroups for Campaspe →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wharparilla known for? +

Wharparilla is a quiet agricultural locality in northern Victoria's Campaspe region, known for irrigated cropping and grazing on the Murray-Darling basin plain, and its proximity to the historic river port town of Echuca.

How far is Wharparilla from Echuca? +

Wharparilla is approximately 40 kilometres south of Echuca, a drive of around 30–40 minutes via Rochester and the Northern Highway.

Does Wharparilla have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Wharparilla. The nearest train station is at Echuca, and a car is essential for getting around and accessing services in Rochester or Echuca.

What is the population of Wharparilla? +

The 2021 Census recorded 483 residents in Wharparilla, spread across approximately 154 dwellings in this rural locality covering 53 square kilometres.

Is Wharparilla a good place to live? +

Wharparilla suits those who value a peaceful rural lifestyle in the flat farming country of northern Victoria, with affordable land and proximity to the river town amenities of Echuca and the services of Rochester.

What is the postcode for Wharparilla? +

The postcode for Wharparilla is 3564, shared with Rochester and surrounding localities in the Campaspe Shire of northern Victoria.

Is Wharparilla a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wharparilla is part of the Campaspe 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.