What is Noradjuha known for?

Noradjuha is a quiet Wimmera farming locality known for its broad-acre grain growing, with wheat, barley, and canola dominating the landscape. The area is part of one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions, positioned in the heart of Victoria's Wimmera plains.

How far is Noradjuha from Melbourne?

Noradjuha is approximately 330 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, a drive of around 3.5 to 4 hours via the Western Highway. Horsham, the nearest major regional centre, is about 25 kilometres to the north-east.

Does Noradjuha have public transport?

Noradjuha has no public transport services. The nearest rail or coach connection is at Horsham (approximately 25 km away), which is served by V/Line. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Noradjuha?

According to the 2021 Census, Noradjuha has a population of 89, spread across approximately 37 dwellings within 181 square kilometres of Wimmera farming land in the Rural City of Horsham.

Is Noradjuha a good place to live?

Noradjuha suits those who value the wide-open spaces and quiet lifestyle of the Wimmera, with a genuine farming community feel. Residents need to be comfortable with the 25-kilometre drive to Horsham for all services and be prepared for a remote rural lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Noradjuha?

The postcode for Noradjuha, VIC is 3401.

Noradjuha

VIC 3401 • Victoria

Population (2021)

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Median Income

180.79 km²

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About Noradjuha

Noradjuha is a small rural locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, located approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Horsham within the Rural City of Horsham. The area extends across about 181 square kilometres of flat to gently rolling grain-growing country, positioned roughly midway between Melbourne and Adelaide along the Western Highway corridor. The 2021 census recorded a population of 89, reflecting a sparse rural settlement typical of the Wimmera's broad agricultural plains.

The Wimmera region is one of Australia's most important grain-growing areas, and Noradjuha sits at the heart of this vast agricultural landscape dominated by wheat, barley, and canola crops. The locality has a quiet, close-knit community character, with residents relying on Horsham — the major regional centre of the Wimmera — for shopping, healthcare, education, and employment. Horsham is approximately 25 kilometres to the north-east and offers a full range of services including hospitals, schools, and retail centres.

Noradjuha falls under postcode 3401 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3401

Urban Area

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LGA / Council

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Federal Electorate

Wannon

State Electorate

Lowan (Western Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-36.88°, 141.94°

Statistical Area

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Area

180.79 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

No scheduled local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

330 km

By Train

No direct train service; drive to Horsham (approx. 25 km), then V/Line coach/train to Melbourne (approx. 3.5–4 hrs)

By Car (Peak)

3 hrs 30 min – 4 hrs

By Car (Off-Peak)

3 hrs 15 min – 3 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Western Highway (A8) connects the area to Melbourne; highly car-dependent

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs in this isolated Wimmera farming locality with no local services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

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Income 2021

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Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021