Mount Camel
VIC 3523 • Victoria
About Mount Camel
Mount Camel is a rural locality in Campaspe Shire in central Victoria, situated approximately 17 kilometres north of Heathcote along the Heathcote–Rochester Road. Covering some 63.5 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 136 at the 2021 Census and sits within the celebrated Heathcote wine region. The Mount Camel Range gives the area its distinctive elevated topography — a north–south Cambrian greenstone ridge that has long been prized by winemakers for its unique soils. It falls within the federal electorate of Nicholls.
Mount Camel is synonymous with viticulture, with several respected wineries and cellar doors operating along the Heathcote–Rochester Road. The Mount Camel Range's ancient greenstone soils produce wines of notable depth and character, particularly Shiraz, drawing visitors from Melbourne and beyond. The broader community is a mix of farmers, winemakers and rural lifestyle seekers who value the area's scenic beauty and creative agricultural culture. Nearby Heathcote provides essential services including cafes, shops, a supermarket and a small hospital.
Mount Camel falls under postcode 3523 and is governed by Campaspe Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Heathcote / Bendigo Car journey ~17 min to Heathcote
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential; Heathcote is the local service town, ~17 km south
No local services within walking distance; winery visits and local travel require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Herriot Street
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18 Pohlman Street