Keely
VIC 3568 • Victoria
About Keely
Keely is a small rural locality in Campaspe Shire in northern Victoria, located near the town of Rochester and covering approximately 13.6 square kilometres of flat irrigation country. With a population of just 57 at the 2021 Census, it is one of the smaller localities in the Campaspe region. The area sits within the Murray–Darling Basin irrigation network, and its flat alluvial plains support dairy and mixed farming. It falls within the federal electorate of Mallee.
The community in Keely is small and rural, with residents relying on nearby Rochester for schooling, groceries and medical services. Rochester — just a short drive away — offers a solid range of regional amenities including primary and secondary schools, supermarkets and a hospital. The locality is part of a productive agricultural district and attracts those who value quiet rural life and affordable land in northern Victoria. The Murray River region's outdoor lifestyle, including fishing and water activities on the Campaspe River and nearby Lake Eppalock, adds to the area's appeal.
Keely falls under postcode 3568 and is governed by Campaspe Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Bendigo / Melbourne Approx. 2 hr to Melbourne via Bendigo
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential; V/Line coaches link Rochester to Bendigo and Melbourne
No local services; car required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mead Street
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Murray Valley Highway
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51 King Edward Street