Map of Murray Valley District showing the towns of Cobram, Numurkah, Yarrawonga, Rutherglen, and Wangaratta.

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Features of the District

Location:	Murray Valley District is a rural electorate located north-east of Melbourne.
Area:	5,020 square kilometres.
Region:	Northern Victoria Region
Towns:	Cobram, Katunga, Numurkah, Rutherglen, Wangaratta and Yarrawonga.
Features:	Murray Valley takes its name from the Murray River, which was named after Sir George Murray who was Secretary of State for the Colonies in the 1830s. Industries in the area include agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and wine making. Natural features include the Ovens and Murray Rivers.
Member:	Kenneth Jasper

A statistical profile (external link) based on 2006 Census data is available from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Election results

2006 State election results for Murray Valley District.
2002 State election results for Murray Valley District.


Seat position within the swing.

Historical pattern

1945-present	Country/NP