What is Bylands known for?

Bylands is a quiet rural locality in Mitchell Shire known for its open farmland, pastoral landscapes, and relaxed semi-rural lifestyle within reach of Melbourne via the Hume Freeway.

How far is Bylands from Melbourne?

Bylands is approximately 65 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, typically a 55 to 80 minute drive via the Hume Freeway depending on traffic conditions.

Does Bylands have public transport?

Public transport in Bylands is very limited. The nearest V/Line train station is Kilmore East, approximately 12 kilometres away, offering services to Melbourne. A car is generally essential for daily life.

What is the population of Bylands?

According to the 2021 Census, Bylands has a population of 117 residents across approximately 41 dwellings, making it a small rural locality within Mitchell Shire.

Is Bylands a good place to live?

Bylands suits those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle north of Melbourne, offering affordable space, quiet farmland surroundings, and reasonable road access to the city. It is best suited to car-owning residents comfortable with limited local services.

What is the postcode for Bylands?

The postcode for Bylands, Victoria is 3762.

Bylands

VIC 3762 • Victoria

117

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

40.59 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralCommuter BeltSemi-RuralQuiet

About Bylands

Bylands is a small rural locality in Victoria's Mitchell Shire, situated approximately 65 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD in the McEwen federal electorate and Macedon state electorate. With 117 residents across roughly 41 square kilometres, it is a quiet farming and rural residential area positioned between the regional towns of Kilmore and Broadford. The locality's undulating paddocks and open farmland are typical of inner-regional Victoria's pastoral country.

Bylands offers a rural lifestyle with reasonable access to Melbourne via the Hume Freeway, making it a choice for those who value space and quiet while remaining within commuting range of the city. Residents travel to Kilmore, approximately 10 to 15 kilometres to the south, for everyday shopping, schools, and medical services. The area has a quiet, semi-rural character with a small but close-knit community typical of Mitchell Shire's rural localities.

Bylands falls under postcode 3762 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3762

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

McEwen

State Electorate

Macedon (Northern Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-37.35°, 144.94°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

40.59 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kilmore East

12 km

N/A — car required

Bus Services

Limited local services — Kilmore / Broadford 15-25 min to Kilmore

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

65 km

By Train

Drive to Kilmore East station, then V/Line to Melbourne (~75 min total)

By Car (Peak)

55-80 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

50-65 min

🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) provides main road access to Melbourne; Kilmore East station is the nearest V/Line stop

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; residents drive to Kilmore or Broadford for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

117

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021