Winton
VIC 3673 • Victoria
About Winton
Winton is a small rural locality in the Rural City of Benalla, situated in north-east Victoria approximately 209 kilometres from Melbourne and 9 kilometres north-east of Benalla. Proclaimed as a town on 25 February 1861 and named after Winton in Cumbria, England, it sits within the renowned Glenrowan wine region surrounded by pastoral farmland. With a population of around 103 residents, Winton is a tight-knit country community where farming and rural traditions remain at the heart of local life.
The locality is close to the historic town of Glenrowan, famous as the site of bushranger Ned Kelly's last stand, making the broader area a draw for history enthusiasts and tourists. Nearby Benalla provides residents with access to schools, shopping, and medical services, while the surrounding region is home to several North East Victorian wineries. Winton Motor Raceway, one of Australia's premier motorsport venues, brings national excitement to the district each year, cementing Winton's place on the map well beyond its modest population.
Winton falls under postcode 3673 and is governed by the Benalla Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Local — Benalla ~15 min by car
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ V/Line Albury corridor via Benalla station
Rural locality with no walkable amenities; car essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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413 Quinn Road
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Midland Highway
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Midland Highway
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Fox Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Benalla Local Government Area, which contains Winton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria