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Steiglitz

VIC 3331 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
42.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable

About Steiglitz

Steiglitz is a small historic locality in central Victoria, situated in the Golden Plains Shire approximately 45 kilometres south-west of Melbourne's western suburbs and about 30 kilometres north-east of Geelong. Once a thriving gold-rush settlement in the 1850s and 1860s, Steiglitz is now a near-ghost town with a population of around 61 residents, and is home to the Steiglitz Historic Park managed by Parks Victoria. The locality preserves significant heritage including the ruins of the courthouse, hotel, and other colonial-era buildings that reflect its prosperous past.

Today, Steiglitz attracts history enthusiasts, bushwalkers, and day-trippers from Geelong and Melbourne who come to explore the historic park and surrounding native bushland. The Moorabool River flows nearby, offering a peaceful natural setting, and the area forms part of the Brisbane Ranges National Park corridor. There are no commercial services in the locality itself; residents and visitors rely on Bannockburn (about 15 km away) for everyday needs. The handful of permanent residents tend to live on rural blocks and value the area's extraordinary heritage character and tranquillity.

Steiglitz 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

State
Victoria
Postcode
3331
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Geelong (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.05°, 144.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.93 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
No local service; nearest V/Line train from Bannockburn (~15 km) to Melbourne (~60 min)
By Car (Peak)
55-70 min to Melbourne CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min to Melbourne CBD

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Geelong-Ballan Road and Western Freeway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport or local services; vehicle required for all trips; walking within the historic park is excellent

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Steiglitz VIC known for? +

Steiglitz is known as a gold-rush era historic town from the 1850s, now largely a ghost town with preserved heritage ruins including a courthouse and hotel. It is managed as the Steiglitz Historic Park by Parks Victoria.

Where is Steiglitz VIC located? +

Steiglitz is located in the Golden Plains Shire of Victoria, approximately 45 km south-west of Melbourne's western suburbs and 30 km north-east of Geelong, near the Brisbane Ranges National Park.

Can you visit Steiglitz Historic Park? +

Yes, Steiglitz Historic Park is open to visitors and is managed by Parks Victoria. It features ruins of colonial-era buildings from the 1850s gold rush, walking trails, and picnic facilities in a bushland setting.

What is the population of Steiglitz VIC? +

Steiglitz has a very small permanent population of around 61 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its status as a near-ghost town since the gold rush era ended.