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Crowlands

VIC 3377 • Victoria

72
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
142.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricWine RegionQuietAgricultural

About Crowlands

Crowlands is a small rural locality and historic hamlet in the Shire of Pyrenees in central Victoria, situated approximately 24 kilometres north-east of Ararat and around 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The area sits on the Wimmera River and forms part of the Pyrenees wine region, one of Victoria's established cool-to-warm climate wine-growing areas known for shiraz and cabernet sauvignon. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 72 residents, with scattered dwellings and larger farms spread across 142 square kilometres of open woodland and pastoral country.

Crowlands has a rich history shaped by Aboriginal heritage — with the Dja Dja Wurrung people as traditional custodians — followed by European pastoral settlement in the 1840s and a gold rush era that briefly brought prospectors to the area. Today the hamlet is home to a recreation reserve, a community hall, a Country Fire Authority shed, and the acclaimed Dogrock Winery on Degraves Road, which produces small batches of premium estate wines in a picturesque horse shoe-shaped valley. A historic walking trail established in 2012 traces the town's goldfields past, and the Crowlands Film Society adds an unexpected cultural dimension to this small country community.

Crowlands falls under postcode 3377 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3377
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.23°, 142.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
142.24 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ararat
24 km
N/A (car only)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A Car required to access Ararat for V/Line services

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Ararat (24 km) then V/Line to Melbourne (approx. 2 hrs 15 min from Ararat)
By Car (Peak)
2 hrs 15 min–2 hrs 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs–2 hrs 15 min

🛣️ Western Highway provides main link to Ararat and Ballarat; Ararat is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Crowlands has minimal community facilities; all shopping and services require driving to Ararat or Beaufort

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
72
▲ 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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crowlands known for? +

Crowlands is known for its rich goldfields history, its setting in the Pyrenees wine region, and the acclaimed Dogrock Winery which produces small-batch premium wines from an estate vineyard in a scenic valley just above the hamlet. The locality also has a historic walking trail established in 2012 that traces its colonial and gold rush heritage.

How far is Crowlands from Melbourne CBD? +

Crowlands is approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, a drive of roughly 2 to 2.5 hours via the Western Highway through Ballarat and Ararat.

Does Crowlands have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Crowlands directly. The nearest V/Line rail service is at Ararat, approximately 24 kilometres to the south-west, with trains running to Ballarat and Melbourne. A car is the only practical means of transport for Crowlands residents.

What is the population of Crowlands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Crowlands has a population of 72 residents. The locality covers approximately 142 square kilometres of pastoral and open woodland country in the Pyrenees Shire.

Is Crowlands a good place to live? +

Crowlands appeals to those who value a quiet country lifestyle with a strong sense of history and community character. The proximity to the Pyrenees wine region and the Dogrock Winery adds an appealing cultural dimension, though residents depend on Ararat for shopping, schools, and most services.

What is the postcode for Crowlands? +

The postcode for Crowlands is 3377.