Redesdale
VIC 3444 • Victoria
About Redesdale
Redesdale is a small historic town straddling the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Mount Alexander in central Victoria, located approximately 115 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. With a population of 299 at the 2021 census spread across nearly 120 square kilometres, it sits at an elevation of 290 metres in gently undulating pastoral country. The town is situated 44 kilometres southeast of Bendigo and 30 kilometres north of Kyneton, on the Coliban River.
Redesdale retains a quiet, historic village character with its heritage Catholic church and surrounding pastoral properties. The area is known for its cool-climate viticulture, with the Heathcote wine region nearby producing acclaimed shiraz wines. Residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with Kyneton and Bendigo providing shopping and services. The town attracts tree-changers, hobby farmers, and wine enthusiasts seeking affordable acreage in the goldfields region.
Redesdale falls under postcode 3444 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Heathcote to Bendigo 45 min to Bendigo
Commute to Bendigo
🛣️ Kyneton (30 km) has a V/Line train station with regular services to Melbourne (75 min). Melbourne is about 1 hr 30 min by car.
A tiny village with no shops or services. A car is required for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Baynton Street
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Epping Street
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43-47 Edgecombe Street
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94 High Street
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38 Redesdale Road
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Government Road
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Clowes Street