Bealiba
VIC 3475 • Victoria
About Bealiba
Bealiba is a small rural town in the Central Goldfields Shire and Shire of Loddon, situated approximately 207 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 74 kilometres west of Bendigo. The town's name derives from the Djadjawurrung word 'Beal-ba', meaning 'the red gum tree', reflecting the area's Indigenous heritage and native bushland. With a population of around 213 residents spread across 134 square kilometres, Bealiba is a quiet, dispersed locality set in open farming country characteristic of central Victoria's goldfields fringe.
Bealiba's surrounds are shaped by the pastoral and cropping landscapes of the Loddon region, with farming properties dominating the local character. The town lies on the Dunolly–Bealiba Road and offers basic local services, with residents typically travelling to Dunolly (21 kilometres north-west) or Maryborough (43 kilometres south-east) for broader shopping, medical, and educational needs. The area suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle, with the wide open spaces and unhurried pace of a small Victorian country community.
Bealiba falls under postcode 3475 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional coach — Maryborough / Bendigo Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via Calder Highway through Bendigo; car is essential for all daily needs
Bealiba has minimal local services; a car is essential for virtually all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Grant Street