Dunluce

VIC 3472 • Victoria

36
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
93.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingAffordableRemoteHistoric

About Dunluce

Dunluce is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 64 kilometres west of Bendigo and 158 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Covering around 93 square kilometres of pastoral and farming land, it recorded just 36 residents at the 2021 census. The locality sits within the broader Maryborough–Pyrenees district, sharing postcode 3472 with the regional town of Maryborough, and falls under the Central Goldfields Shire Council.

The Dunluce district is classic central Victorian sheep and cattle grazing country, with rolling paddocks and remnant bushland characteristic of the central goldfields region. The township of Maryborough, around 30 kilometres to the north, provides the nearest supermarkets, schools, medical services and a V/Line train connection to Melbourne. Dunluce suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to the services and heritage attractions of the goldfields region.

Dunluce falls under postcode 3472 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3472
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.86°, 143.66°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
93.04 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough Station
30 km
Drive only

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
158 km
By Train
Drive to Maryborough, then V/Line ~2.5 hrs to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2 hrs via Calder Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Maryborough (~30 km) is the nearest town with V/Line rail access, schools and supermarkets. Bendigo (~64 km) is the nearest regional city.

Walkability Car Dependent

A remote rural locality with no public transport or walkable services. A car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
36
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

Where is Dunluce VIC located? +

Dunluce is a rural locality in central Victoria, approximately 64 km west of Bendigo and 30 km south of Maryborough, within the Central Goldfields Shire.

What is the nearest town to Dunluce VIC? +

The nearest town is Maryborough (~30 km north), which has supermarkets, schools, medical services and a V/Line railway station with connections to Ballarat and Melbourne.

What council does Dunluce VIC fall under? +

Dunluce is within the Central Goldfields Shire Council area, which covers the historic goldfields district around Maryborough in central Victoria.