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Patho

VIC 3564 • Victoria

138
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
156.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRiversideQuiet

About Patho

Patho is a small rural locality in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria, situated in the flat agricultural country between Pyramid Hill and the Murray River floodplains near Gunbower. The locality covers approximately 156 square kilometres in the Nicholls federal electorate and sits close to the Gunbower State Forest. At the 2021 Census, Patho had a population of 138, with a postcode median income of approximately $43,916, reflecting the modest, agrarian character of the district.

The surrounding area is characterised by broadacre cropping, irrigation farming, and pastoral properties typical of the Campaspe region's fertile plains. The nearby Gunbower State Forest and Gunbower Island — one of Australia's largest river red gum forests — provide excellent opportunities for birdwatching, camping, and nature-based recreation. Residents rely on the regional centre of Echuca, approximately 40 kilometres to the east, for major shopping, healthcare, and services, while the locality itself maintains a quiet rural lifestyle underpinned by farming and community.

Patho falls under postcode 3564 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3564
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.17°, 144.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
156.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Echuca / Pyramid Hill Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
235 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Echuca for regional connections
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hrs

🛣️ Access via Murray Valley Highway; Echuca is the main service and transport hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily errands; the locality has no local retail or commercial services

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
138
▲ 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 Patho known for? +

Patho is a quiet rural locality known for its surrounding agricultural lands and its proximity to Gunbower State Forest and Gunbower Island, one of Victoria's most significant river red gum forests and a haven for birdwatching and outdoor recreation.

How far is Patho from Melbourne? +

Patho is approximately 235 kilometres north of Melbourne, around a 2.5 hour drive via the Northern Highway or Calder Freeway, heading towards Echuca.

Does Patho have public transport? +

Patho has no rail or bus services. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with Echuca approximately 40 kilometres to the east serving as the nearest major service centre.

What is the population of Patho? +

According to the 2021 Census, Patho has a population of 138 residents across approximately 156 square kilometres in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria.

Is Patho a good place to live? +

Patho is ideal for those who love wide open spaces, farming communities, and access to natural areas like Gunbower State Forest. It is a very quiet, car-dependent locality best suited to those comfortable with rural living and longer drives for services.

What is the postcode for Patho? +

The postcode for Patho, Victoria is 3564.