Maude
VIC 3331 • Victoria
About Maude
Maude is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Golden Plains Shire, situated approximately 28 kilometres south-west of Geelong and about 92 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. The small community of 211 residents (2021 Census) is spread across roughly 36 square kilometres of pastoral farmland, with a character defined by open grazing land and the rolling terrain of south-western Victoria. The area falls within the Golden Plains Shire council, an extensive rural shire stretching between Geelong and Ballarat.
Maude's appeal lies in its quiet, pastoral setting within easy reach of Geelong's services and the Surf Coast's popular beaches. The locality has a long history of farming activity — Maude Post Office opened in 1862 and closed in 1951, a reminder of its earlier settlement era. Residents enjoy the open countryside character, with Geelong providing schooling, shopping, healthcare, and employment. The broader region's proximity to the Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast makes it particularly attractive for those who value rural living without being too far from urban conveniences.
Maude falls under postcode 3331 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No local bus service — No scheduled services in Maude N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Geelong (28km) provides full regional services; Princes Highway is the main route
Rural locality with no shops or services locally; all errands require driving to Geelong or nearby towns
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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High Street