St James
VIC 3727 • Victoria
About St James
St James is a small town in northern Victoria, situated 238 kilometres north of Melbourne and 48 kilometres east of Shepparton within the Shire of Moira. With a population of approximately 123 residents across its 80 square kilometre area, St James is a quiet rural community in the Goulburn Valley's north-eastern agricultural zone. The town lies 37 kilometres north of Benalla and 12 kilometres south of Tungamah, forming part of the patchwork of small service towns that characterise this part of Victoria.
St James is set among the grain and mixed-farming country typical of the Shire of Moira, with the surrounding properties primarily devoted to dryland cropping, livestock, and irrigation agriculture. The town offers a handful of community facilities including a main street, and residents typically travel to Shepparton or Benalla for major shopping, schooling, and healthcare. Its peaceful rural character and affordable land make it appealing to those seeking a quiet lifestyle in northern Victoria, with the Hume Freeway accessible via Benalla for connections to Melbourne or Albury.
St James falls under postcode 3727 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
- V/Line coach services — Melbourne (Southern Cross) via Benalla Approx. 3 hr 15 min from Benalla
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hume Freeway accessible via Benalla provides the main road route to Melbourne; Shepparton 48 km west for regional services
St James has very limited local facilities; a car is essential for all daily needs, with Shepparton and Benalla being the nearest major service centres
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.