Euroa
VIC 3666 • Rest of VIC
About Euroa
Euroa is a regional township in north-eastern Victoria, situated approximately 160 kilometres north-east of Melbourne within the Strathbogie Shire. Spread across an expansive area of over 187 square kilometres, it serves as the main service centre for the surrounding farming region of the Strathbogie Ranges. With a population of 3,508 and a median age of 54, the community skews older and has a predominantly Anglo-Australian heritage, reflecting the deep pastoral and agricultural roots of the area.
Euroa's town centre offers essential services including schools, supermarkets, and local businesses, and the town has a well-preserved heritage streetscape reflecting its 19th-century origins as a pastoral settlement. Euroa railway station on the Melbourne–Albury line provides periodic passenger services to Melbourne, though most residents rely on private vehicles; the town sits directly on the Hume Freeway, making it accessible to both Melbourne and regional centres such as Shepparton. The surrounding landscape of rolling hills, vineyards, and the Seven Creeks provides a picturesque backdrop, and the town's strong community spirit is evident in its local events and active rural networks.
Euroa falls under postcode 3666 and is governed by Strathbogie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional coach services — Benalla / Shepparton 30-45 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Direct Hume Freeway access; train services are limited (a few per day) — most residents commute by car or work locally
The town centre is compact and walkable for central residents, but the surrounding locality is entirely car-dependent
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hume Highway
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Campbell Street
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37 Anderson Street
Housing 2021 Census
38 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 84
- 2. Philippines 28
- 3. New Zealand 26
- 4. Netherlands 16
- 5. Germany 11
- 6. Scotland 11
- 7. Zimbabwe 10
- 8. China 9
- 9. Ireland 9
- 10. Nepal 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)