Taminick
VIC 3675 • Victoria
About Taminick
Taminick is a rural locality in north-east Victoria, situated in the King Valley and Ovens Valley wine country near Wangaratta, approximately 240 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. The locality covers a large area of 89.7 square kilometres and had a population of 139 at the 2021 Census, spread across a landscape of vineyards, orchards, and grazing land. The Taminick Gap and surrounding hillsides are known in the region for small-scale winemaking and farming, with a median household income around the national average. The area falls within the Nicholls federal electorate and the Ovens Valley state electorate.
The character of Taminick is shaped by its agricultural heritage and wine-producing surroundings — the nearby King Valley and Milawa–Oxley wine regions attract visitors to cellar doors and produce markets throughout the year. Wangaratta, the nearest major town roughly 20 kilometres away, provides access to hospitals, schools, shopping, and the Wangaratta railway station on the Melbourne–Albury line. Residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with the Ovens River valley and alpine foothills forming a scenic backdrop. The locality appeals strongly to those connected to farming and viticulture who value open country and a close-knit community.
Taminick falls under postcode 3675 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
- Limited rural services — Wangaratta ~25 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) is the main route to Melbourne via Wangaratta
No commercial services within the locality; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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40 Beaconsfield Parade
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Rmb 1950