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Carlyle

VIC 3685 • Victoria

82
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
35.84 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralWine CountryAgriculturalPeaceful

About Carlyle

Carlyle is a small rural locality in north-eastern Victoria, located within the Shire of Indigo and sitting near the Rutherglen wine region, approximately 30 to 35 kilometres from both Wodonga and Albury. The locality covers around 36 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land and had a 2021 Census population of 79 residents. Carlyle is a quiet, sparsely settled farming district characterised by grazing, dryland cropping, and vineyards consistent with the broader Rutherglen wine country.

The locality sits within the heart of north-eastern Victoria's celebrated wine region, with Rutherglen's cellar doors, restaurants, and heritage township within easy reach. The nearby town of Rutherglen offers essential services including schools, a supermarket, and community facilities, while Wodonga and Albury across the NSW border provide the full range of regional city services. V/Line coach and train connections to Melbourne are available from Wangaratta, approximately 40 kilometres away, making Carlyle best suited to those comfortable with car-dependent rural living.

Carlyle falls under postcode 3685 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3685
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Indi
State Electorate
Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.01°, 146.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.84 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wangaratta Railway Station
40 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
285 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Wangaratta (40 km) then V/Line Albury Line (~2 hrs 45 min to Melbourne)
By Car (Peak)
180-210 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
165-185 min

🛣️ Car dependent; Hume Freeway via Wangaratta or Wodonga is the main route to Melbourne; Albury-Wodonga is the nearest regional city (30-35 km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
82
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carlyle known for? +

Carlyle is known as a quiet pastoral locality within the Rutherglen wine region of north-eastern Victoria, surrounded by vineyards and farmland in the Shire of Indigo near the NSW border.

How far is Carlyle from Wodonga? +

Carlyle is approximately 30 to 35 kilometres from Wodonga CBD, making it a roughly 30 minute drive. Albury across the NSW border is a similar distance and provides additional services.

Does Carlyle have public transport? +

Carlyle has no public bus or rail service. The nearest V/Line connection is Wangaratta railway station, approximately 40 kilometres away on the Albury Line, providing rail services to Melbourne. A car is essential for residents of Carlyle.

What is the population of Carlyle? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carlyle has a population of 79 residents spread across approximately 36 square kilometres of farming land in the Shire of Indigo, north-eastern Victoria.

Is Carlyle a good place to live? +

Carlyle suits those who value a rural lifestyle within the picturesque Rutherglen wine region, with Rutherglen township nearby for everyday needs and the regional cities of Wodonga and Albury within a 30 to 35 minute drive. The locality is very car-dependent with no public transport.

What is the postcode for Carlyle? +

The postcode for Carlyle, Victoria is 3685, which also covers the town of Rutherglen and other nearby localities in the Shire of Indigo.