Peechelba
VIC 3678 • Victoria
About Peechelba
Peechelba is a small rural town in north-eastern Victoria, located approximately 277 km from Melbourne and 27 km north-west of Wangaratta in the Rural City of Wangaratta and Shire of Moira. The area is nestled in pastoral landscapes between the Murray River corridor and the Ovens Valley, characterised by flat agricultural land and open plains. With a population of around 345, it is a tightly knit rural community where farming and grazing have shaped the local identity for generations.
Peechelba offers a quintessential rural lifestyle with wide-open spaces and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to the recreational facilities and services of Wangaratta, including shopping, schools, and the Ovens River for fishing and kayaking. The area attracts those seeking affordable rural living with scenic surroundings, and the nearby towns of Yarrawonga and Rutherglen add to the region's wine and leisure appeal.
Peechelba falls under postcode 3678 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Ovens Valley Bus Service — Wangaratta CBD 35 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Wangaratta is the main service hub; most residents commute there rather than Melbourne.
A car is essential for all daily needs; no walkable amenities in the immediate locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Edi-Cheshunt Road
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Great Alpine Road
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1005 Wangaratta Eldorado Road
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Factory Road
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Whitfield Road
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52-60 White Street