Wood Wood
VIC 3596 • Victoria
About Wood Wood
Wood Wood is a small rural locality in the Mallee region of north-west Victoria, situated on the Murray Valley Highway approximately 36 kilometres east of Swan Hill. With a 2021 Census population of 91 spread across 7.9 square kilometres, the locality sits on the banks of the Murray River in a landscape of river red gums and irrigated farmland. The area falls within the federal electorate of Mallee and is part of the broader Swan Hill rural district.
Wood Wood is a popular stopping point for travellers along the Murray Valley Highway, with the Wood Wood Cafe, caravan park, and general store offering riverside hospitality just 30 metres from the Murray. The locality features an Aboriginal scarred canoe tree identified by the Victorian Archaeological Survey, reflecting the area's deep Indigenous heritage. Fishing, camping, and canoeing on the Murray River draw visitors year-round, while the regional centre of Swan Hill provides schools, shopping, and health services.
Wood Wood falls under postcode 3596 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Swan Hill 25-30 min by car
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via Murray Valley Highway to Swan Hill, then Loddon Valley Highway or Calder Highway to Melbourne
The cafe and general store serve basic needs, but a car is essential for all other errands and services in Swan Hill
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.