Walwa
VIC 3709 • Victoria
About Walwa
Walwa is a small rural town in the Shire of Towong in north-east Victoria, located approximately 1 kilometre from the Murray River on the former Murray Valley Highway between Wodonga and Corryong. The name Walwa is of Aboriginal origin, meaning 'a place of waters', reflecting the town's proximity to the Murray River and the surrounding Upper Murray region. With a 2021 Census population of 191 residents spread across more than 109 square kilometres, Walwa is a quiet rural community set amid rolling hills and lush farmland in the foothills of the Australian Alps.
The town is home to the long-established Walwa Hotel, which opened in the late 1920s and remains a social hub for locals and travellers passing through the region. The Upper Murray Resort on Murray River Road offers accommodation and recreational facilities along the riverbank. Walwa attracts visitors interested in fishing, camping, and exploring the Murray River corridor, while the surrounding district supports grazing and mixed farming. The nearest larger centres are Corryong (approximately 30 kilometres to the east) and Wodonga, providing schools, medical services, and broader retail.
Walwa falls under postcode 3709 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Benambra (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Corryong / Wodonga 30 min to Corryong; ~1h 30min to Wodonga
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Murray Valley Highway connects to Wodonga and Albury. Corryong is the nearest town with basic services.
A small rural township with a pub and limited local services — a car is needed for all major shopping and services in Corryong or Wodonga.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Main Road