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Barnawartha

VIC 3688 • Victoria

987
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
53.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-FriendlyQuiet

About Barnawartha

Barnawartha is a small rural locality in north-east Victoria, located approximately 6 kilometres north of Wodonga near the New South Wales border. With a population of around 987 residents and an area of 54 square kilometres, it sits within the Upper Murray region and is characterised by broad agricultural landscapes and grazing properties. The locality has a long pastoral history and forms part of the greater Albury-Wodonga twin-city region.

Residents of Barnawartha enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to the full urban services of Wodonga and Albury just minutes away. The area is popular with families and retirees seeking space and affordability without sacrificing amenity, as Wodonga's schools, hospitals, and shopping centres are all within a short drive. The nearby Indigo Creek and surrounding farmland offer scenic countryside living with a genuine community feel.

Barnawartha falls under postcode 3688 and is governed by the Indigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3688
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Indigo
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Benambra (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.12°, 146.72°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
53.93 km²
Population Density
18 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wodonga Station
7.5 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Border Bus services — Wodonga / Albury 15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
320 km
By Train
Approx 3.5 hrs from Wodonga Station
By Car (Peak)
3 hrs 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hrs 10 min

🛣️ Wodonga is the main regional hub, 7 km away. Albury-Wodonga provides comprehensive regional services.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural locality; car required for virtually all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There is 1 park or reserve in Barnawartha.

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
134.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 27.5%
Motor vehicle theft
100.6 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Up 441.9%
Non-FV assault
128.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
307.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 451.9%
View all offence subgroups for Indigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
987
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Barnawartha in Victoria? +

Barnawartha is a rural locality in north-east Victoria, approximately 6 km north of Wodonga and near the NSW border. It sits within the Indigo Shire local government area.

How far is Barnawartha from Wodonga? +

Barnawartha is approximately 6–8 km north of central Wodonga, making it a short 10-minute drive to all of Wodonga's services and amenities.

Is Barnawartha a good place to live? +

Barnawartha appeals to those who want a rural lifestyle with easy access to the regional city of Wodonga-Albury. It offers space and affordability, with schools, hospitals, and shopping close by.

What schools are near Barnawartha? +

Barnawartha Primary School serves the local community, while Wodonga and Albury offer a wide range of primary and secondary schools, both government and private, just minutes away.

Is Barnawartha a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Barnawartha is part of the Indigo 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.

What is the population of Barnawartha? +

Barnawartha had a population of 987 at the 2021 Census.