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Betley

VIC 3472 • Victoria

101
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuietBushland
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About Betley

Betley is a small rural locality on the Bet Bet Creek in Victoria's Central Goldfields Shire, approximately 9 kilometres south-east of Dunolly and 140 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of 101 residents across just 10 square kilometres, it is a compact farming community with roots in the Victorian gold rush era. Originally known as Middle Bridge, the locality was renamed Betley in 1910.

In the early 1900s, gold discoveries at nearby Middle Creek attracted several mines and a thriving school community, though mining activity lasted only about a decade. Today Betley is a quiet, pastoral locality surrounded by open farmland and bushland along the Bet Bet Creek corridor. Residents access shops, schools, and services in Dunolly (9 km) and the larger regional centre of Maryborough (approximately 23 km), which is connected by V/Line bus services.

Betley falls under postcode 3472 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
3472
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Goldfields
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.86°, 143.66°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10.02 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3472

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3472 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$43,622
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,014

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3472; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough
23 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (Dunolly-Maryborough) — Maryborough 16 min from Dunolly

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
Drive to Maryborough station, then V/Line train via Ballarat (~2.5 hours total)
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour 45 min

🛣️ Access via Calder Freeway and Pyrenees Highway; Dunolly is the nearest service town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; all errands require driving to Dunolly or Maryborough

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
101
▲ 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 Betley. 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 Betley known for? +

Betley is a quiet rural locality with roots in the Victorian gold rush. In the early 1900s, gold was found at nearby Middle Creek attracting several mines, though mining activity lasted only about a decade. Today it is known for its peaceful pastoral setting along Bet Bet Creek.

How far is Betley from Melbourne? +

Betley is approximately 140 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, around a 1 hour 45 minute drive via the Calder Freeway and Pyrenees Highway.

Does Betley have public transport? +

Betley has no direct public transport services. V/Line operates bus services between nearby Dunolly and Maryborough five times a week, and Maryborough has a V/Line train connection to Melbourne via Ballarat.

What is the population of Betley? +

According to the 2021 Census, Betley has a population of 101 residents living across an area of 10 square kilometres, making it a compact but sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Betley a good place to live? +

Betley suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the heart of Victoria's historic goldfields country. The locality offers peaceful bushland and farming surroundings, though all services and shopping require a short drive to Dunolly or Maryborough.

What is the postcode for Betley? +

The postcode for Betley, Victoria is 3472.

Is Betley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Betley 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.