Pyalong
VIC 3521 • Victoria
About Pyalong
Pyalong is a small country town in the Shire of Mitchell in central Victoria, located on the Northern Highway approximately 90 kilometres north of Melbourne. With a population of around 772 residents at the 2021 census, it has experienced steady growth in recent decades as a semi-rural alternative to Melbourne's urban fringe. Covering about 116 square kilometres, Pyalong sits on the traditional country of the Taungurung people.
The town offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with a general store, hotel, primary school, neighbourhood house, and sporting clubs serving the local community. It is particularly popular with hobby farmers, retirees, and families seeking affordable acreage within commuting distance of Melbourne. The historic timber trestle rail bridge over Mollison Creek is a notable local landmark, and the surrounding area offers pleasant drives through farming country.
Pyalong falls under postcode 3521 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- McHarry's Bus Lines (regional) — Kilmore to Melbourne (Tullamarine and City) via Northern Highway ~1.5-2 hrs to Melbourne CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Most residents drive to work or use park-and-ride at Wallan Station on the V/Line Seymour line.
Small rural town; basic amenities within the village centre but private car required for most trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bourke Street