Coghills Creek
VIC 3364 • Victoria
About Coghills Creek
Coghills Creek is a small rural locality in the City of Ballarat, Victoria, located approximately 24 kilometres north of Ballarat and 136 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The locality covers around 16.5 square kilometres of open pastoral and bushland country in central Victoria, with a population of just 80 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The historic St David's Uniting Church is a notable local landmark, reflecting the area's 19th-century gold-era heritage.
Coghills Creek offers a secluded rural lifestyle for those who value wide open spaces and a close-knit community atmosphere. Residents are typically rural property owners who access everyday services in nearby Creswick or Ballarat, the latter offering a full range of retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The surrounding region is rich in heritage, with nearby Creswick and Clunes being notable goldfield townships, and the broader area attracting visitors interested in history, nature walks, and scenic country drives.
Coghills Creek falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Western Freeway (A8) is the main route to Melbourne
Very small rural locality with no commercial services or footpaths; car required for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2701 Midland Highway
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Frederick Street