Wahring

VIC 3608 • Victoria

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
111.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural

About Wahring

Wahring is a small rural locality situated in Victoria's Goulburn Valley region, approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne within the Strathbogie Shire. With a population of 88 people spread across 111 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming district characterised by open paddocks, grazing land, and scattered homesteads. The locality is positioned along the Goulburn Valley Highway corridor, placing it between the regional centres of Seymour to the south and Nagambie to the north.

Wahring's landscape reflects the agricultural heritage of the broader Goulburn Valley, with properties dedicated to wool, grain, cattle, and viticulture. Day-to-day services and amenities are accessed in Nagambie, around 15 kilometres to the north, which offers a supermarket, schools, sporting facilities, and lakeside recreational areas. The nearest V/Line train service is at Nagambie Station, connecting residents to Melbourne and Shepparton. Life in Wahring suits those who value the quiet rhythms of rural Victoria — wide open spaces, strong farming community ties, and proximity to the pastoral landscapes that define the Goulburn Valley.

Wahring falls under postcode 3608 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3608
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.74°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
111.09 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nagambie Station
15 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct service — drive to Nagambie Station then V/Line to Melbourne (~2.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
80-90 min

🛣️ Located on the Goulburn Valley Highway; a car is essential for daily life

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wahring is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services — all errands require driving to Nagambie or other nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
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 Wahring known for? +

Wahring is a quiet farming locality in Victoria's Goulburn Valley region, known for its open agricultural landscape of grazing, grain crops, and pastoral properties typical of the Strathbogie Shire.

How far is Wahring from Melbourne CBD? +

Wahring is approximately 130 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, making it roughly a 90-minute drive via the Hume Freeway and Goulburn Valley Highway.

Does Wahring have public transport? +

Wahring has no local bus or rail service. The nearest V/Line train station is at Nagambie, approximately 15 kilometres north, which connects to Melbourne and Shepparton. A private vehicle is essential for residents.

What is the population of Wahring? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wahring has a population of 88 people, making it one of the smaller rural localities in the Strathbogie Shire.

Is Wahring a good place to live? +

Wahring suits those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle with wide open spaces and a tight-knit farming community. Essential services are a short drive away in Nagambie, though residents rely heavily on private transport.

What is the postcode for Wahring? +

The postcode for Wahring, Victoria is 3608.