Maindample
VIC 3723 • Victoria
About Maindample
Maindample is a small township in north-east Victoria's Shire of Mansfield, located approximately 174 kilometres north-east of Melbourne and 14 kilometres west of Mansfield. Sitting near Lake Eildon and the Howqua River valley, Maindample has a population of around 239 and serves as a quiet rural community along the Maroondah Highway corridor. The historic Bridge Inn Hotel — since destroyed by fire in 2010 — was once the town's social centrepiece.
Maindample appeals to those seeking a relaxed rural lifestyle with easy access to Lake Eildon water sports, skiing at Mount Buller (approximately 90 kilometres away), and the scenic beauty of the Victorian High Country. Mansfield provides the nearest supermarkets, schools, and services. The surrounding agricultural land is used for cattle grazing and mixed farming, giving the township a classic Victorian rural character.
Maindample falls under postcode 3723 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ovens Valley (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional coach — Mansfield / Alexandra ~20 min to Mansfield
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ No direct public transport to Melbourne. Residents must drive; nearest V/Line service is at Seymour (~85km west).
Maindample is a dispersed rural township with no local transit or walkable retail. A car is essential for all daily needs including shopping and schooling.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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450 Howqua River Road
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Nash Street
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Mount Buller Road