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Alma

VIC 3465 • Victoria

195
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
20.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Alma

Alma is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated along the Maryborough–St Arnaud Road approximately 10 kilometres west of Maryborough in the Pyrenees and Central Goldfields region. Covering around 21 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 195 at the 2021 Census and is characterised by open pastoral country, dry-stone fences, and the gently undulating farmland typical of Victoria's Western District goldfields fringe. The area falls within the Western Victoria state electorate of Ripon and is a quiet rural community with deep agricultural roots.

The nearest town services are found in Maryborough, a 10-minute drive east, which provides supermarkets, schools, a hospital, and a V/Line railway station with services to Melbourne via Ballarat. The surrounding district is popular for hobby farming, grazing, and rural retreats, with the Pyrenees wine region to the west and the historic goldfields townships of Avoca and Dunolly within easy reach. Alma suits those seeking affordable rural landholdings with a peaceful country lifestyle and convenient access to regional town services.

Alma falls under postcode 3465 and is governed by the Central Goldfields 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
3465
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Goldfields
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.02°, 143.61°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.69 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3465

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3465, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,546
Median 2023–24
$46,388
▲ 20.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,348

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3465; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough Station
10 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Maryborough 10 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
170 km
By Train
V/Line from Maryborough to Melbourne (~2 hr 45 min, change at Ballarat); Maryborough station is 10 km east
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Access via Maryborough–Dunolly Road to Midland Highway; V/Line services available from Maryborough

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential; all daily services are located in Maryborough approximately 10 km to the east

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
195
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
290.1 / 100k
2yr Up 45.8% 10yr Down 28.4%
Motor vehicle theft
152.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.2%
Non-FV assault
500.4 / 100k
2yr Up 74.2% 10yr Up 63.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
304.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.3%
View all offence subgroups for Central Goldfields →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alma known for? +

Alma is a quiet rural locality known for its open pastoral farmland on the fringe of Victoria's Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions. The area suits those seeking affordable rural landholdings, with the historic goldfields town of Maryborough just 10 kilometres to the east.

How far is Alma from Melbourne? +

Alma is approximately 170 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, typically a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour 30 minute drive depending on traffic. The nearest V/Line station is at Maryborough, around 10 km to the east.

Does Alma have public transport? +

Alma has no local bus service. The nearest public transport is V/Line rail at Maryborough Station, approximately 10 km east, with train services running to Melbourne via Ballarat. A car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Alma? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 195 residents in Alma, spread across approximately 21 square kilometres. The locality is sparsely settled, predominantly by farming families and rural residents.

Is Alma a good place to live? +

Alma suits those seeking an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle within reach of the regional services of Maryborough. The surrounding Central Goldfields landscape, proximity to the Pyrenees wine region, and access to V/Line rail make it a practical base for those working the land or commuting occasionally to larger centres.

What is the postcode for Alma? +

The postcode for Alma is 3465, which it shares with Maryborough and several surrounding localities in Victoria's Central Goldfields and Pyrenees region.

Is Alma a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Alma is part of the Central Goldfields 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.