Rokewood Junction
VIC 3351 • Victoria
About Rokewood Junction
Rokewood Junction is a small rural locality in the Golden Plains Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 41 kilometres south of Ballarat and 75 kilometres north-west of Geelong in the open farming country between these two regional cities. Covering around 28.6 square kilometres, the locality had a population of approximately 34 residents at the 2021 census. The area takes its name from its historical role as a road and stock route junction in the pastoral district between Rokewood and surrounding localities. It falls within the federal electorate of Wannon and the Victorian state electorate of Ripon.
Rokewood Junction is a quiet agricultural locality set in the low rolling hills and volcanic plains country of western Victoria, characterised by sheep, cattle and cropping enterprises. The nearest service towns are Rokewood (a few kilometres) and Bannockburn or Colac for a broader range of shopping and services. Ballarat provides full regional city amenities including hospitals, university campuses and shopping centres, accessible within about 45 minutes by car. The locality suits those with a strong connection to the land who value wide-open pastoral landscapes and a very private rural lifestyle.
Rokewood Junction falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Ballarat
🛣️ No public transport. Car is essential. Ballarat railway station (~41 km north) has frequent V/Line services to Melbourne. Geelong (~75 km south-east) is the other major regional city option.
A tiny rural junction locality with no services, no footpaths and no public transport. A private vehicle is the only means of accessing any daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1539 Scarsdale-pitfield Road
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Montgomery Street
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Post Office Road
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Pitfield Road
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Becker Street
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Snake Valley Road
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Smythesdale Road