Cudgewa
VIC 3705 • Victoria
About Cudgewa
Cudgewa is a small rural locality in Victoria's Upper Murray region, situated along the Murray Valley Highway approximately 429 kilometres north-east of Melbourne within the Shire of Towong local government area. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 254 residents spread across around 238 square kilometres of rugged, semi-remote country near the New South Wales border. With 88 dwellings and about 36 per cent of the area covered by parks and reserves, the locality has a distinct bush and farming character.
The Cudgewa area is steeped in First Nations history, with the Wolgal People's traditional connections to Cudgewa Creek and Boundary Creek well documented. The surrounding landscape features open grazing country, forested ranges, and nearby national park reserves. The closest major urban centre is Albury–Wodonga, approximately 91 kilometres away across the New South Wales border, which provides hospital services, shopping, and rail connections. Life in Cudgewa is quiet and self-sufficient, appealing to those drawn to remote rural living in Victoria's high country fringe.
Cudgewa falls under postcode 3705 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — Albury-Wodonga N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Accessible via Murray Valley Highway; Albury-Wodonga is the main service hub
A car is essential; no local shops or public transport within the locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.