Elmore
VIC 3558 • Victoria
About Elmore
Elmore is a historic country town in north-central Victoria, situated on the banks of the Campaspe River approximately 163 kilometres north of Melbourne and 50 kilometres north-east of Bendigo, within the City of Greater Bendigo. With a population of 847 in the 2021 Census, the town has a storied past stretching back to the 1840s, when a pastoral settlement developed along the Campaspe River and a post office was established by 1849. Elmore covers a substantial area of around 135 square kilometres and maintains the quiet, self-contained character of a traditional Victorian farming town.
Elmore is known throughout Victoria as the home of the Elmore Field Days, one of Australia's largest agricultural events, which draws thousands of visitors from across the country each year to showcase machinery, technology, and innovations in farming. The town sits near Whipstick State Park and is close to the service town of Rochester (16 km away), offering residents access to schools, general stores, and community facilities. For those seeking genuine rural tranquillity, a rich local history, and a strong farming community spirit, Elmore offers an unhurried country lifestyle within a comfortable drive of Bendigo's full range of city services.
Elmore falls under postcode 3558 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach (via Rochester) — Bendigo / Melbourne ~50 min to Bendigo, ~2 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car is most practical; Bendigo (~50 km) is the nearest major centre with full services and train to Melbourne
Elmore has a small town centre with basic local services, but a car is essential for most shopping and accessing Bendigo's broader amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Michie Street
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32 Jeffrey Street