Elaine
VIC 3334 • Victoria
About Elaine
Elaine is a small rural locality in Victoria's Golden Plains Shire, situated on the Midland Highway between Ballarat and Geelong, approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Ballarat and 45 kilometres south-east of Geelong. With a population of 232 at the 2021 Census, the locality covers a generous 107.8 square kilometres of open farmland and remnant bushland. The area has historical roots in the Victorian gold rush era, as it adjoins the former Steiglitz goldfield discovered in 1854, and today retains a quiet, rural character typical of the Golden Plains region.
Elaine is a farming community surrounded by rolling agricultural paddocks, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Meredith and Bannockburn for everyday services, schools, and shopping. The Golden Plains Shire is known for its scenic countryside and relaxed lifestyle midway between two of Victoria's major regional centres. The locality appeals to those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle with the convenience of highway access to both Geelong and Ballarat within roughly an hour's drive, and Melbourne reachable in under two hours.
Elaine falls under postcode 3334 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eureka (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Geelong / Ballarat Approx. 45-60 min to each
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Located on the Midland Highway with good road connections to Geelong and Ballarat
A rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.