Victoria location profile
Katunga VIC 3640
Katunga is a small rural township in northern Victoria known for dairy farming and irrigated agriculture. It offers a quiet, close‑knit community feel with essential services nearby in larger towns.
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Why families consider Katunga
Predominantly farming families and long-term residents, with a relaxed country lifestyle centered on community sport and local schools. Most retail, medical and recreational needs are met in Numurkah, Cobram and Shepparton.
Amenities & services
- Local primary school
- General store and post office
- Medical clinics and hospital services in Numurkah and Cobram
- Supermarkets in Numurkah and Cobram
- Community and sporting clubs
- Numurkah Library, Numurkah
- Cobram Library, Cobram
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest V/Line train: Shepparton Station
- Regional coach services linking Shepparton–Numurkah–Cobram
- Major roads: Goulburn Valley Hwy (B85/M39), Murray Valley Hwy (B400), Numurkah–Katunga Rd, Katunga–Picola Rd
Lifestyle & recreation
- Katunga Recreation Reserve (football/netball, tennis)
- Local cricket and netball clubs
- Murray River activities around Cobram/Barooga
- Golf courses in Numurkah and Cobram-Barooga
- Katunga Recreation Reserve
- Kinnairds Wetlands (Numurkah)
- Quinn Island Wetland Sanctuary (Cobram)
- Cobram Regional Park (Murray River)
Education context
Limited in Katunga; long day care, kindergarten and family day care available in Numurkah (~10km) and Cobram (~25km), with moderate demand.
- University of Melbourne Dookie Campus (Dookie)
- La Trobe University Shepparton Campus (Shepparton)