Talbot
VIC 3371 • Victoria
About Talbot
Talbot is a small historic town in Victoria's Shire of Central Goldfields, located approximately 167 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, 53 kilometres north of Ballarat, and 16 kilometres south of Maryborough. Settled in the 1840s and transformed during the gold rush era of the 1850s, Talbot retains a strong sense of history with heritage streetscapes and gold rush-era buildings defining its compact town centre. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 452, reflecting the modest but enduring scale of this well-preserved Victorian country town.
Talbot is celebrated for its remarkably intact Victorian-era architecture, including the distinctive Scandinavian Crescent — a legacy of the diverse immigrant communities who flocked to the central goldfields in the nineteenth century. In recent years the town has attracted artists, artisans, and lifestyle seekers drawn to its heritage character and affordable rural properties, fostering a vibrant small community with a creative edge. Maryborough provides the nearest major services and schooling, while the Midland Highway connects Talbot to Ballarat and the broader Goldfields region; a private vehicle is essential for daily needs.
Talbot falls under postcode 3371 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — Maryborough (16 km north) N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Via Midland Highway to Ballarat, then Western Ring Road to Melbourne; Ballarat is 53 km south
Some local facilities exist in the town centre but most errands require a car to reach Maryborough or Ballarat
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Rowe Street