What is Tabilk known for?

Tabilk is best known as the home of Tahbilk Winery, one of Australia's oldest and most celebrated wineries, established in 1860 and listed by the National Trust. The property features a cellar door, restaurant, wetlands, and eco trails along the Goulburn River.

How far is Tabilk from Melbourne CBD?

Tabilk is approximately 120 kilometres north of Melbourne CBD, making it around a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Tabilk have public transport?

Tabilk has limited public transport access. The nearest train station is Nagambie, approximately 5 kilometres away, with infrequent services on the Melbourne to Albury/Wodonga line. A car is the most practical way to travel to and from the area.

What is the population of Tabilk?

According to the 2021 Census, Tabilk had a population of 160 residents, reflecting its character as a quiet rural locality spread across 81 square kilometres of Goulburn Valley wine country.

Is Tabilk a good place to live?

Tabilk offers a peaceful rural lifestyle in a beautiful wine-country setting, ideal for those who appreciate nature, viticulture, and a slower pace of life. Everyday services are available in nearby Nagambie, and Melbourne is within a comfortable day-trip distance.

What is the postcode for Tabilk?

Tabilk's postcode is 3607, shared with the nearby town of Nagambie in central Victoria's Goulburn Valley region.

Tabilk

VIC 3607 • Victoria

160

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

80.68 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralWine CountryHistoricRiversidePeaceful

About Tabilk

Tabilk is a small rural locality in central Victoria, located approximately 120 kilometres north of Melbourne in the Nagambie Lakes region of the Goulburn Valley. The locality sits between the townships of Seymour and Nagambie and covers an area of around 81 square kilometres, with a population of 160 according to the 2021 Census. The area is characterised by river flats, wetlands, and vineyards along the Goulburn River, lending it a distinctly scenic, wine-country feel.

Tabilk is home to the renowned Tahbilk Winery, one of Australia's oldest and most historic wineries, established in 1860 and now a National Trust-listed property. Tahbilk's cellar door, restaurant, eco trails, and extensive wetlands make it a popular day trip destination from Melbourne. The broader Nagambie Lakes wine region is celebrated for Marsanne, Shiraz, and Viognier varieties. Residents access everyday services in the town of Nagambie nearby, and the area appeals to those who value a peaceful rural setting with strong tourism and viticulture heritage.

Tabilk falls under postcode 3607 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3607

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Nicholls

State Electorate

Euroa (Northern Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-36.84°, 145.18°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

80.68 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nagambie Station

5 km

N/A (car recommended)

Bus Services

Limited regional services — Nagambie / Seymour Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

120 km

By Train

Approx. 1.5–2 hrs via Nagambie or Seymour stations (limited services)

By Car (Peak)

1.5–2 hrs

By Car (Off-Peak)

1–1.5 hrs

🛣️ Via Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway; popular day-trip distance from Melbourne

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tabilk has no local shops or services — a car is essential; the nearby Tahbilk Winery is the main destination

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

160

▲ 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