Bannockburn
VIC 3331 • Rest of VIC
About Bannockburn
Bannockburn is a rapidly growing town in the Golden Plains Shire, located approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Geelong and 95 kilometres west of Melbourne in Victoria. With a population that has surged past 7,000, it is one of the fastest-growing communities in regional Victoria. Originally a small farming town named after the Scottish Battle of Bannockburn, it has transformed into a commuter suburb serving both Geelong and Melbourne. The demographics skew young, with many families with children.
Bannockburn offers an affordable entry point to the property market while maintaining a semi-rural feel with open spaces and views of the You Yangs. The town centre has a Woolworths, IGA, cafes, a community hub, and sporting facilities including an active football and netball club. New housing estates continue to expand, and infrastructure is catching up with demand. The nearby Moorabool River and Bruce's Creek provide green corridors, while the Bannockburn Heart cultural precinct has brought arts and community events to the town. It attracts young families and first-home buyers seeking space and value.
Bannockburn falls under postcode 3331 and is governed by Golden Plains Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Route 41 — Geelong via Teesdale 35 mins
Commute to Geelong CBD
🛣️ Most residents commute by car to Geelong; Melbourne CBD ~80 mins via Geelong line or Midland Hwy
Town centre walkable with supermarket and cafes, but most errands and commuting require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths17 McPhillips Road Bannockburn 3331 VIC
Schools
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High Street
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 218
- 2. New Zealand 69
- 3. Netherlands 30
- 4. Scotland 26
- 5. Germany 21
- 6. South Africa 21
- 7. Croatia 17
- 8. India 16
- 9. Malta 13
- 10. Italy 12
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)