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Maryborough

VIC 3465 • Rest of VIC

8,160
Population (2021)
$26,572
Median Income
46.10 km²
Area
$240/wk
Median Rent
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About Maryborough

Maryborough is a historic regional town in central Victoria, located approximately 170 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Central Goldfields Shire. With a population of around 8,160 and a median age of 51, the town is a former gold rush centre with a proud heritage. Maryborough features stunning Victorian-era architecture, including its iconic railway station, often described as 'a train station with a town attached'.

Maryborough offers an affordable, community-focused lifestyle with a strong arts and heritage scene. The town has essential amenities including Coles, Woolworths, schools, a hospital and sporting facilities. Residents enjoy the surrounding goldfields countryside, local markets and a growing creative community. The town attracts retirees, families seeking affordable housing, and tree-changers looking for a quieter pace of life.

Maryborough falls under postcode 3465 and is governed by Central Goldfields Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3465
Urban Area
Castlemaine - Kerang
LGA / Council
Central Goldfields
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.05°, 143.74°
Statistical Area
Rest of VIC
Area
46.10 km²
Elevation
242m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • V/Line Coach — Maryborough to Castlemaine/Bendigo 45 min to Castlemaine
  • Town Bus — Local Maryborough services 10-15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
2 hr 45 min (V/Line to Southern Cross)
By Bus
3 hr 30 min (coach via Castlemaine)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Daily V/Line train service; also coach connection via Castlemaine to Bendigo line

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre amenities are walkable for many residents; outer areas require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Burke Street Maryborough 3465 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Tuaggra Street Maryborough 3465 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$240
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
51 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,921
Census 2021
8,160
▲ 3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,816
Income 2021
$26,572
▲ 11.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,884
Born Overseas 714

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 234
  • 2. New Zealand 61
  • 3. Philippines 60
  • 4. Netherlands 49
  • 5. India 38
  • 6. Nepal 31
  • 7. Scotland 25
  • 8. Germany 16
  • 9. Greece 12
  • 10. Italy 12

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,747
Australian 3,546
Scottish 935
Irish 881
German 310
Italian 216
Australian Aboriginal 193
Dutch 111
Chinese 67
Filipino 66

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,133
Both parents born in Australia
922
Both parents born overseas
575
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.1%
No Religion
44.6%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
348 (4.3%)
5-14 years
861 (10.6%)
15-19 years
416 (5.1%)
20-24 years
360 (4.4%)
25-34 years
809 (9.9%)
35-44 years
658 (8.1%)
45-54 years
946 (11.6%)
55-64 years
1,109 (13.6%)
65-74 years
1,296 (15.9%)
75-84 years
958 (11.7%)
85+ years
395 (4.8%)

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