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Amphitheatre

VIC 3377 • Victoria

223
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
152.47 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre is a small rural locality on the Pyrenees Highway in central-west Victoria, situated approximately 177 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and roughly midway between Ararat and Maryborough within the Pyrenees Shire. The locality takes its name from the natural bowl-shaped landform created by the surrounding hills along the Avoca River valley. With a population of around 223 residents spread across a large area of 152 square kilometres, Amphitheatre is one of Victoria's quieter farming communities, characterised by pastoral grazing and a modest historic settlement.

The area has a rich gold-rush history dating to 1853, and a handful of heritage-listed buildings — including the old Amphitheatre Railway Station — serve as reminders of its more bustling past. Today, residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by rolling hills and open farmland, with the larger service towns of Beaufort and Maryborough each accessible within about 30 minutes. The Avoca River provides a scenic backdrop, and the locality forms part of the broader Pyrenees wine region, known for its cool-climate shiraz and chardonnay vineyards.

Amphitheatre falls under postcode 3377 and is governed by the Pyrenees Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3377
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Pyrenees
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.23°, 142.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
152.47 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3377

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3377, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,445
Median 2023–24
$50,878
▲ 17.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,022

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3377; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach — Ballarat / Ararat Approx. 45-60 min to Ararat

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
177 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Beaufort or Ballarat to connect with V/Line
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 10 min

🛣️ Primarily accessed via the Pyrenees Highway; a car is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

There are no retail services or footpaths in Amphitheatre; all errands require driving to a nearby town

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
223
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
386.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.2% 10yr Down 37.2%
Motor vehicle theft
286.5 / 100k
2yr Up 71.5% 10yr Up 74.6%
Non-FV assault
236.6 / 100k
2yr Up 22.8% 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
510.6 / 100k
2yr Up 89.3% 10yr Up 33.4%
View all offence subgroups for Pyrenees →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amphitheatre known for? +

Amphitheatre is known for its gold-rush history dating to 1853 and its distinctive bowl-shaped landscape formed by the surrounding hills along the Avoca River. The heritage-listed Amphitheatre Railway Station is a local landmark, and the locality sits within the broader Pyrenees wine region.

How far is Amphitheatre from Melbourne? +

Amphitheatre is approximately 177 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, making it a roughly 2-hour drive via the Pyrenees Highway and Western Ring Road.

Does Amphitheatre have public transport? +

There is no rail service in Amphitheatre. Limited regional coach connections are available via nearby Beaufort or Ararat, but a car is essential for daily life in this rural locality.

What is the population of Amphitheatre? +

According to 2021 Census data, Amphitheatre has a population of approximately 223 residents, spread across a large rural area of around 152 square kilometres.

Is Amphitheatre a good place to live? +

Amphitheatre suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in Victoria's pastoral west. It offers peaceful surroundings, heritage character, and proximity to the Pyrenees wine region, though it is entirely car-dependent with no local services.

What is the postcode for Amphitheatre? +

The postcode for Amphitheatre, VIC is 3377.

Is Amphitheatre a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Amphitheatre is part of the Pyrenees 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.