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Marnoo

VIC 3387 • Victoria

99
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
117.56 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuiet

About Marnoo

Marnoo is a small historic town in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, located on the Wimmera Highway at the junction of the Donald–Stawell Road within the Northern Grampians Shire. The town sits along the Richardson River and had a 2021 Census population of 99 residents across approximately 118 square kilometres of open farming country. Named after a pastoral run established in 1845, Marnoo has deep roots in Victoria's early settlement history.

Today Marnoo is a tight-knit farming community centred on its general store, public hall, and primary school. The surrounding land is devoted to broadacre cropping and livestock grazing, and the town retains a strong sense of rural identity. The Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park lies to the south-west, offering bushwalking and scenic attractions within a manageable drive, while the larger service towns of St Arnaud and Stawell provide essential retail, health, and education facilities.

Marnoo falls under postcode 3387 and is governed by the Northern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3387
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.67°, 142.88°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
117.56 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ararat
65 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
No practical rail access; nearest V/Line station is Ararat (~65 km away)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr

🛣️ Car essential; Western Highway via Ararat is the main route to Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Small rural town with a general store and school; a car is essential for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Northern Grampians Local Government Area, which contains Marnoo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
99
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marnoo known for? +

Marnoo is a small historic farming town on the Wimmera Highway in western Victoria. It is known for its 1840s pastoral heritage, its tight-knit rural community, and its location along the Richardson River in the Northern Grampians Shire.

How far is Marnoo from Melbourne? +

Marnoo is approximately 250 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, about a 3-hour drive via the Western Highway through Ararat and Ballarat.

Does Marnoo have public transport? +

Marnoo has no public transport services. The nearest V/Line train station is Ararat, approximately 65 km to the south. A private vehicle is essential for travel to and from Marnoo.

What is the population of Marnoo? +

According to the 2021 Census, Marnoo and its surrounding area had a population of 99 people, spread across approximately 118 square kilometres of farming country.

Is Marnoo a good place to live? +

Marnoo offers an authentic rural lifestyle suited to those involved in farming or seeking a very quiet, close-knit country community. The town has basic amenities including a general store and primary school, with larger services available in St Arnaud and Stawell.

What is the postcode for Marnoo? +

The postcode for Marnoo, Victoria is 3387.

Is Marnoo a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Marnoo is part of the Northern Grampians LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.