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Murrayville

VIC 3512 • Victoria

278
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
524.53 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalAffordableOutback

About Murrayville

Murrayville is a small Mallee town located on the Mallee Highway in north-western Victoria, approximately 536 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and just 24 kilometres east of the South Australian border. It falls within the Mildura Rural City Council area and sits in the vast, flat Mallee scrubland — one of Australia's most distinctive semi-arid agricultural regions. With a population of approximately 278 residents, the local economy is anchored by dryland farming, primarily wheat and sheep grazing across the sprawling pastoral runs that define this remote corner of Victoria.

Murrayville township serves as a service centre for surrounding farming families, with a hotel, fuel facilities, and basic amenities along the Mallee Highway. The nearest larger centre is Ouyen, approximately 100 kilometres to the east, while Mildura provides full urban services around 270 kilometres away. For those who embrace wide-open spaces, flat horizons, and the tight-knit community life characteristic of the Mallee, Murrayville offers an affordable and authentic outback Victorian experience far from metropolitan pressures.

Murrayville falls under postcode 3512 and is governed by the Mildura Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Mildura (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3512
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mildura
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Mildura (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.39°, 141.12°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
524.53 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (Mallee Highway services) — Ouyen / Mildura 1 hr 15 min to Ouyen; ~2 hr 45 min to Mildura

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
536 km
By Train
No direct service; would require coach to Ouyen, then V/Line train — approximately 8 hours total
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 15 min

🛣️ Very remote location; most residents rely entirely on private vehicles; Mildura (270km) is the practical regional hub for major services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Small rural township with minimal amenities; a car is essential for virtually all daily errands beyond basic fuel and provisions

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
502.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.9% 10yr Down 46.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.1 / 100k
2yr Down 24.4% 10yr Up 11.5%
Non-FV assault
445.2 / 100k
2yr Down 10.1% 10yr Up 21.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 88.6%
Steal from vehicle
633.3 / 100k
2yr Down 12.8% 10yr Down 19.5%
View all offence subgroups for Mildura →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
278
▲ 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 Murrayville known for? +

Murrayville is known for its position in the heart of the Victorian Mallee — a flat, semi-arid region dominated by dryland wheat and sheep farming. The town sits on the Mallee Highway near the South Australian border and is a service stop for farming families across the surrounding pastoral district.

How far is Murrayville from Melbourne? +

Murrayville is approximately 536 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it one of the more remote localities in Victoria. The drive takes around 5.5 hours, and most residents consider Mildura (270km away) their practical regional hub.

Does Murrayville have public transport? +

Public transport options in Murrayville are very limited. V/Line coach services connect the Mallee Highway corridor to Ouyen and Mildura, but services are infrequent and a private vehicle is essential for daily life in this remote location.

What is the population of Murrayville? +

Murrayville has a population of approximately 278 residents according to the 2021 Census. The broader Murrayville locality covers a large 524 square kilometre area, with the farming population spread across surrounding properties.

Is Murrayville a good place to live? +

Murrayville suits those who genuinely embrace remote rural and outback-style living in the Victorian Mallee. It offers very affordable housing and a quiet, self-sufficient farming community lifestyle, though the isolation from major urban centres means most services require a long drive.

What is the postcode for Murrayville? +

The postcode for Murrayville is 3512, located in the Mildura Rural City Council area in far north-western Victoria.

Is Murrayville a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Murrayville is part of the Mildura 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.