Towong Shire
Towong Shire scores well on sustainability (72/100) but only 40/100 on community services — a gap worth watching.
"Victoria's remote northeast — Tallangatta, Corryong, and the Upper Murray"
Victoria · rural council · Pop. 6,300
Data last updated: 2024-25 · Data confidence: high
Overall Score
52 out of 100
#12 of 19 rural councils in VIC
#43 in Victoria
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 72/100 |
| Community Services | 40/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 54/100 |
| Core Operations | 44/100 |
What This Means For You
Among rural councils, Towong Shire performs strongest in financial sustainability (better than 72% of peers), with room to improve in community services (currently at the 40th percentile).
What Makes This Place Unique
Victoria's remote northeast — Tallangatta, Corryong, and the Upper Murray
Towong is one of Victoria's most remote municipalities, covering Tallangatta, Corryong, and the Upper Murray region bordering NSW. It's mountain and river country — the Murray's headwaters flow through here — with tiny communities, cattle farming, and extraordinary natural beauty.
Known For
- Corryong — gateway to the Man from Snowy River country and the Upper Murray
- Tallangatta — the town that was moved to make way for Lake Hume
- Lake Hume — major water storage with recreation and houseboat holidays
- Remote mountain farming and timber country
Living Here
Towong is genuinely remote — Corryong is 5+ hours from Melbourne. This is for people who want to live at the end of the road in beautiful mountain country. Services are very basic. The community is tight-knit and self-reliant.
Hidden Gem
The Bringenbrong Bridge area — where you can stand in Victoria, look across the Murray to NSW, and see the river at its youngest and clearest.