Girgarre
VIC 3624 · Campaspe
563 (2021) → 569 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Girgarre is a stable suburb in Campaspe, VIC 3624, about 157km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Girgarre are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 8/100, and is about 159km inland. Girgarre has an overall score of 13/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 88/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.13%), New Zealand (1.07%), Netherlands (0.71%), Germany (0.53%), Philippines (0.53%)
Top languages: Filipino (0.71%), Mandarin (0.53%), Turkish (0.53%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 902 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Girgarre Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 878
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stanhope Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.3kmICSEA 927
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Girgarre
Is Girgarre safe?
Girgarre has a residential safety score of 88/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,329 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Girgarre from Melbourne CBD?
Girgarre is about 157.2 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Girgarre?
Girgarre has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 878 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Girgarre?
Girgarre has a transport score of 8/100 and 2 bus stops.