Myrtleford, VIC 3737 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Myrtleford is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3737, home to 3,285 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Wangaratta local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 217 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,285
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $1,143 /week
- Median personal income
- $653 /week
- Median family income
- $1,546 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Alpine
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Hume
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Indi
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Marian College
- St Mary's School
- Myrtleford P-12 College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Post Office/Myrtle St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 35 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 3 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 42.8% of the 2,050 resolvable premises in Myrtleford. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 42.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 12.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 13.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 266 across postcode 3737 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 103 property offences, 45 violent offences, 30 public order offences.
- Wider Alpine LGA: 4,197 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Myrtleford?
Myrtleford (VIC 3737) had 3,285 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Alpine local government area.
What is the median rent in Myrtleford?
The median advertised rent in Myrtleford is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Myrtleford?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Myrtleford covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Marian College (0.9 km), St Mary's School (0.9 km), Myrtleford P-12 College (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Myrtleford?
Myrtleford is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (42.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Myrtleford?
Across postcode 3737, 266 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (103), violent (45), public order (30). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Myrtleford?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Myrtleford centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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