Numurkah is an irrigation district for dairying, fruit production, mixed farming and grazing, where local produce is sold in the town centre.
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In 1901, 61 085 ha was under cultivation in the district, with nearly two thirds producing wheat.
The Yarrawonga Main Channel started carrying irrigation water through the district in 1901 and by 1994, the district had 52 800 dairy cattle, 11 300 cattle and 35 000 sheep.
Some other aspects of the town include the brick courthouse listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, which was built from 1888 to 1889.
It is also home to the natural and constructed Kinnairds Wetland, which has more than 155 bird species.
Numurkah is on the Goulburn Valley Hwy, 35 km north of Shepparton.
The Numurkah Historical Centre is at 118-120 Melville St and is open on Sundays and Wednesdays from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm or on request by phoning 5862 1768.
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