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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)