Katamatite

VIC 3649 • Victoria

453
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
126.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable

About Katamatite

Katamatite is a small rural locality in the Moira Shire in northern Victoria, situated approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Shepparton and 220 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a population of around 453 residents, it is one of the modest agricultural townships that dot the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district, set amid flat pastoral land and cropping country. The area is characterised by a quiet country atmosphere, with the locality centred around a small township core serving the surrounding farming community.

Life in Katamatite revolves around agriculture and tight-knit community bonds, with residents engaged primarily in broad-acre cropping, dairying, and pastoral farming. The town has a general store, a hotel, and a primary school, offering the essential services that sustain rural life. Outdoor recreation nearby includes fishing and water activities along the Broken Creek and surrounding waterways. For more extensive shopping and services, residents travel to Shepparton, which is a convenient 35-minute drive to the south-west.

Katamatite falls under postcode 3649 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3649
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.08°, 145.69°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
126.65 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No direct rail; nearest station at Shepparton (~35 km)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car essential; Midland Highway and Hume Freeway via Shepparton

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural township with limited footpaths; car required for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
453
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

Where is Katamatite VIC located? +

Katamatite is a small rural locality in Moira Shire, northern Victoria, approximately 35 kilometres north-east of Shepparton and 220 kilometres north of Melbourne.

What is the population of Katamatite? +

Katamatite has a population of approximately 453 residents according to the 2021 Census.

What is Katamatite known for? +

Katamatite is a farming community in the Goulburn-Murray irrigation district, known for broad-acre cropping, dairying, and the quiet rural lifestyle of the Moira Shire.

Is there public transport in Katamatite? +

Katamatite has no train or bus services. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Shepparton the nearest regional centre approximately 35 kilometres away.