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Katandra West

VIC 3634 • Victoria

492
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
40.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordableCommunity

About Katandra West

Katandra West is a small rural town in the City of Greater Shepparton in Victoria's Goulburn Valley, located approximately 170 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a population of 492 spread across around 40 square kilometres, it is a quiet, close-knit community set among the flat, irrigated farmlands and grazing properties typical of the northern Victorian plains. The locality sits within the broader Greater Shepparton region, one of Victoria's most productive agricultural areas.

Community life in Katandra West revolves around local sport, with the Katandra Football Club — which competes in the Picola and District Football League — at the heart of the town's social calendar alongside the local public hall. Shepparton, approximately 30 kilometres to the south-west, provides the nearest comprehensive range of shops, healthcare, schools, and employment. The Goulburn Valley Highway offers good connectivity to the wider region. Katandra West appeals to those seeking an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle within reach of a regional city.

Katandra West falls under postcode 3634 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Shepparton (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3634
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Shepparton (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.22°, 145.44°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.03 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach / limited local services — Shepparton / Melbourne Approx. 30 min to Shepparton; 2.5–3 hr to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
Drive to Shepparton then V/Line train to Southern Cross (~2 hr by train); total ~2.5–3 hr
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75–2 hr

🛣️ Goulburn Valley Highway provides main route south to Shepparton and Melbourne; Shepparton is the regional hub at ~30 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Katandra West is a small rural town with no commercial centre; all daily errands require a car or travel to Shepparton

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
492
▲ 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 Katandra West known for? +

Katandra West is known as the home of the Katandra Football Club, which competes in the Picola and District Football League. The town reflects the agricultural character of Victoria's Goulburn Valley, surrounded by irrigated farmland and grazing properties.

How far is Katandra West from Melbourne? +

Katandra West is approximately 170 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, making it around a 2 hour drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway. Shepparton, the nearest regional city, is about 30 kilometres to the south-west.

Does Katandra West have public transport? +

There is no direct rail service to Katandra West. The nearest V/Line train station is at Shepparton, approximately 30 kilometres away, which connects to Melbourne's Southern Cross station. Local bus services are limited and a private vehicle is recommended.

What is the population of Katandra West? +

According to the 2021 Census, Katandra West has a population of approximately 492 residents across a locality of around 40 square kilometres in the City of Greater Shepparton.

Is Katandra West a good place to live? +

Katandra West suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in Victoria's productive Goulburn Valley. The town has a strong community spirit centred on local sport and the public hall, with Shepparton providing comprehensive services around 30 kilometres away.

What is the postcode for Katandra West? +

The postcode for Katandra West in Victoria is 3634.