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Wychitella

VIC 3525 • Victoria

29
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
91.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingRemoteQuiet
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About Wychitella

Wychitella is a small rural locality in Victoria's Mallee region, located approximately 45 kilometres north of St Arnaud and 270 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a tiny population of around 29 residents, the area is characterised by wide open farmland, native bush, and the quiet rhythms of agricultural life. The locality sits within the broader postcode 3525, shared with Wedderburn and surrounding townships. It falls under the federal electorate of Mallee, reflecting its deep rural character.

Life in Wychitella revolves around dryland cropping and grazing, with residents typically travelling to Wedderburn or Inglewood for everyday services and shops. The surrounding landscape offers scenic outback drives and glimpses of native wildlife, appealing to those seeking a truly off-the-beaten-track lifestyle. It suits farmers and landholders looking for wide open space and solitude far from city pressures.

Wychitella falls under postcode 3525 and is governed by the Buloke 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
3525
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Buloke
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.28°, 143.36°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
91.33 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3525

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3525, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,814
Median 2023–24
$46,051
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,095

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3525; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach — Bendigo via Wedderburn ~1.5 hrs to Bendigo

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
270 km
By Train
N/A — no local train service
By Bus
Coach to Bendigo, then train (~3.5 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
~3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2.5 hrs

🛣️ Wedderburn (20 km) is the nearest service town. Private car is essentially the only practical transport.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Almost entirely car-dependent with no footpaths or public transport within the locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
29
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 15.5% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Up 823.6% 10yr Up 861.1%
Non-FV assault
152.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 220.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
543.8 / 100k
2yr Up 556.8% 10yr Up 127.8%
View all offence subgroups for Buloke →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wychitella known for? +

Wychitella is a small rural locality in Victoria's Mallee region near Inglewood, known for dry-land grain farming in the transitional country between the Goldfields and the Mallee.

How far is Wychitella from Melbourne? +

Wychitella is approximately 250 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, around a 3 hour drive via the Calder Highway and Loddon Valley Highway.

Does Wychitella have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Wychitella. Inglewood is the nearest town. A car is essential.

What is the population of Wychitella? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wychitella has a population of approximately 29 residents, a very small farming community in the Buloke Shire.

Is Wychitella a good place to live? +

Wychitella suits farming families with properties in the Buloke Shire's grain farming country, within reach of Inglewood's services.

What is the postcode for Wychitella? +

The postcode for Wychitella is 3525.

Is Wychitella a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wychitella is part of the Buloke 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.