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Fairy Dell (Campaspe - Vic.)

VIC 3561 • Victoria

93
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
28.92 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable

About Fairy Dell (Campaspe - Vic.)

Fairy Dell is a small rural locality on the flat northern plains of Victoria, situated approximately 15 to 20 kilometres south-east of Rochester within the Campaspe Shire Council area. With a population of 93 residents according to the 2021 Census and a postcode median taxable income of $38,236, the locality covers 28.9 square kilometres of open agricultural land in the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District.

The area is part of one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions, with dairy farming, mixed cropping, and grazing being the primary land uses. Fairy Dell sits on the Campaspe plains between the towns of Rochester and Elmore, within reach of the Campaspe River system. Residents rely on Rochester for basic services and shops, while Echuca on the Murray River is about 40 kilometres north for major shopping and hospital services. V/Line rail services operate from Rochester on the Echuca line.

Fairy Dell (Campaspe - Vic.) falls under postcode 3561 and is governed by Campaspe Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3561
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Campaspe Shire
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.32°, 144.71°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28.92 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rochester
17 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Rochester 15-20 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
180 km
By Train
Drive to Rochester station, then V/Line to Southern Cross (~2.5-3 hours total)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 15 min - 2 hrs 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs - 2 hrs 15 min

🛣️ Access via Northern Highway to Calder Freeway; Rochester is the nearest service town at 15-20 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops or services within the locality; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
93
▲ 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 Fairy Dell known for? +

Fairy Dell is a small farming locality in the Campaspe Shire, set within the Goulburn-Murray Irrigation District — one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions. The area is primarily devoted to dairy farming, mixed cropping, and grazing.

How far is Fairy Dell from Melbourne CBD? +

Fairy Dell is approximately 180 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Northern Highway and Calder Freeway. The nearest town, Rochester, is 15 to 20 kilometres to the north-west.

Does Fairy Dell have public transport? +

Fairy Dell has no public transport services. The nearest train station is Rochester, about 17 kilometres away on the V/Line Echuca line. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Fairy Dell? +

According to the 2021 Census, Fairy Dell has a population of 93 residents spread across 28.9 square kilometres of farmland in the Campaspe Shire.

Is Fairy Dell a good place to live? +

Fairy Dell offers an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle on the productive northern Victorian plains. It is well suited to farming families and those who enjoy country living, though all services, shops, and schools are located in nearby Rochester or Echuca.

What is the postcode for Fairy Dell? +

The postcode for Fairy Dell in the Campaspe Shire, Victoria, is 3561.