Killara (Wodonga - Vic.)
VIC 3312 • Victoria
About Killara (Wodonga - Vic.)
Killara is a small rural locality in Victoria's Western District, situated approximately 5 kilometres north-east of Casterton in the state's south-west. Covering just 1.7 square kilometres, the locality is lightly settled and surrounded by the open pastoral farmland characteristic of this part of south-western Victoria. Census data for Killara is limited, reflecting the locality's small and dispersed population of around 1,485 residents across a broader postcode area.
The nearest township, Casterton, provides everyday essentials for Killara residents including supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and community facilities. Casterton is known as the home of the Kelpie — Australia's iconic working sheep dog — and draws visitors each year to the Casterton Kelpie Association's annual Kelpie Muster and Dog Sports event. The wider region is home to the Glenelg National Park and the Glenelg River, offering bushwalking, canoeing, and fishing. Killara suits those drawn to a remote rural lifestyle in the quiet south-western corner of Victoria.
Killara (Wodonga - Vic.) falls under postcode 3312 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach services — Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) via Hamilton Approx. 4–5 hrs
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Primary access via Glenelg Highway. Car is essential for all local travel.
Killara is a rural locality with no walkable commercial amenities; a car is required for all errands, with residents driving to Casterton for daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.