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Wedderburn

VIC 3518 • Victoria

951
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
206.55 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalAffordableQuiet

About Wedderburn

Wedderburn is a small historic town in Victoria's Shire of Loddon, situated on the Calder Highway approximately 217 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 75 kilometres north-west of Bendigo. With a population of 951, the town has deep roots in the Victorian goldfields era — the first gold rush commenced here in 1852 and the town was known as Korong until 1858. Today Wedderburn is predominantly a farming community, serving as a quiet rural hub for the surrounding agricultural district in central-western Victoria.

Wedderburn offers the essentials of a small country town, including a primary school, local shops, a recreation reserve, and a strong community spirit rooted in its pastoral and goldfields heritage. Albert Jacka Park, featuring the town's war memorial, is a well-known local landmark. The Calder Highway provides a direct connection south-east to Bendigo for higher-order services, retail, and healthcare, and continues further to Melbourne. The town appeals to those seeking an affordable, unhurried rural lifestyle in regional Victoria, with wide open country and a welcoming community.

Wedderburn falls under postcode 3518 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3518
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.47°, 143.59°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
206.55 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Wedderburn for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$257K
4 sales · ▼ 15.7% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Regional coach services — Bendigo / Melbourne 1.5 hr to Bendigo, 3 hr to Melbourne

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
217 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Bendigo (~75km) then V/Line train to Southern Cross (~2 hr)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2–2.5 hr

🛣️ Calder Highway provides the main route south-east to Bendigo and Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Basic services are accessible on foot within the town centre, but a car is needed for most regular errands and for accessing higher-order services in Bendigo

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Loddon Local Government Area, which contains Wedderburn. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
951
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wedderburn known for? +

Wedderburn is known for its gold rush history — the first rush commenced in 1852, and the town later became an important stop on the Calder Highway. Today it is recognised as a quiet farming community with a strong heritage character and the Albert Jacka Park war memorial.

How far is Wedderburn from Melbourne? +

Wedderburn is approximately 217 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, making it around a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Calder Highway.

Does Wedderburn have public transport? +

Wedderburn has no active passenger rail service. Regional coach services run along the Calder Highway, and the nearest active train station is Bendigo approximately 75 kilometres to the south-east, from which V/Line services connect to Melbourne.

What is the population of Wedderburn? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wedderburn has a population of 951, reflecting its character as a small but established country town in Victoria's Shire of Loddon.

Is Wedderburn a good place to live? +

Wedderburn suits those seeking an affordable and genuinely rural Victorian lifestyle, with a strong sense of community, heritage character, and access to Bendigo's services within about 75 kilometres. It is best suited to those comfortable with a country pace of life and reliance on a car.

What is the postcode for Wedderburn? +

The postcode for Wedderburn, Victoria is 3518.

What is the median house price in Wedderburn? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $257,000, down 15.7% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

Is Wedderburn a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wedderburn is part of the Loddon LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.