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Allendale

VIC 3364 • Victoria

185
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
14.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietHeritage
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About Allendale

Allendale (also known historically as Allandale) is a small rural town in Victoria's Shire of Hepburn, situated north-east of Creswick and approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The town originated as a gold mining settlement around the Berry Leads mining area in the 19th century and had a population of 185 at the 2021 Census. Covering around 14 square kilometres, Allendale sits within the Ripon electoral district and is part of central Victoria's historic goldfields region.

Once a bustling mining town with hotels, a post office, bakery, and its own railway station on the North Creswick to Daylesford line, Allendale today is a quiet historic locality with most of its original services long since closed. Residents are a short drive from the larger towns of Creswick and Ballarat, where full amenities, schools, and employment are available. The surrounding landscape — a mix of old mining land, farmland, and native vegetation — gives Allendale a distinctive central Victorian character, and its proximity to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs offers access to the region's renowned spa and tourism scene.

Allendale falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3364
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.33°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
14.24 km²
Population Density
13 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3364

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3364 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,253
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,115

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3364; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Creswick Station (closed)
8 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited/no regular service — Creswick / Ballarat Car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Ballarat station (~28 km) for V/Line to Melbourne (~75 min train)
By Car (Peak)
90-120 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
80-100 min

🛣️ Access via Creswick Road and Western Freeway. Ballarat is the nearest major centre with full services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Allendale's original village amenities have long since closed — a car is essential for all services and shopping

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
185
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hepburn Local Government Area, which contains Allendale. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Allendale known for? +

Allendale is known for its gold mining heritage, having begun as a settlement around the Berry Leads mining area in the 19th century. At its peak the town had ten hotels, a railway station, post office, and bakery — though most of these have long since closed, lending the town a quiet, historic character.

How far is Allendale from Melbourne? +

Allendale is approximately 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, about an 80–100 minute drive off-peak via the Western Freeway through Ballarat.

Does Allendale have public transport? +

Allendale has no active rail service — the former Allendale Railway Station on the North Creswick to Daylesford line has been closed for many decades. Residents drive to Ballarat (approximately 28 km south) to access V/Line train services to Melbourne.

What is the population of Allendale? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 185 in Allendale, a modest increase from 166 at the 2016 Census, reflecting the quiet but stable nature of this small country town.

Is Allendale a good place to live? +

Allendale appeals to those drawn to central Victoria's historic goldfields region and the nearby Daylesford-Hepburn Springs spa and tourism area. It suits people who value rural living with easy access to Creswick and Ballarat, and who appreciate the character of a town with deep 19th-century roots.

What is the postcode for Allendale? +

The postcode for Allendale, Victoria is 3364.

Is Allendale a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Allendale is part of the Hepburn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.