Barmah
VIC 3639 • Victoria
About Barmah
Barmah is a small rural locality on the banks of the Murray River in northern Victoria, approximately 225 kilometres north of Melbourne within the Moira Shire local government area. The township sits on the southern edge of Barmah National Park, home to the world's largest river red gum forest — a landscape of deep ecological and cultural significance on Yorta Yorta Country. The area is sparsely populated and covers a large footprint of around 145 square kilometres, reflecting its predominantly natural and agricultural character.
The locality draws visitors year-round for bushwalking, birdwatching, fishing, and canoeing along the Murray River and its floodplain wetlands, with Barmah National Park offering a network of tracks and camping areas. The nearby town of Echuca–Moama provides the closest major services, roughly 35 kilometres to the west. Barmah appeals to those seeking a peaceful, nature-immersed lifestyle well away from city pressures, with a strong connection to the river and the land.
Barmah falls under postcode 3639 and is governed by the Moira Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Echuca / Shepparton Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via Murray Valley Highway; nearest major town is Echuca (~35 km)
Barmah has no retail or commercial services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Schier Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Moira Local Government Area, which contains Barmah. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria