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Coghills Creek

VIC 3364 • Victoria

80
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
16.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Coghills Creek

Coghills Creek is a small rural locality in the City of Ballarat, Victoria, located approximately 24 kilometres north of Ballarat and 136 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The locality covers around 16.5 square kilometres of open pastoral and bushland country in central Victoria, with a population of just 80 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. The historic St David's Uniting Church is a notable local landmark, reflecting the area's 19th-century gold-era heritage.

Coghills Creek offers a secluded rural lifestyle for those who value wide open spaces and a close-knit community atmosphere. Residents are typically rural property owners who access everyday services in nearby Creswick or Ballarat, the latter offering a full range of retail, healthcare, and educational facilities. The surrounding region is rich in heritage, with nearby Creswick and Clunes being notable goldfield townships, and the broader area attracting visitors interested in history, nature walks, and scenic country drives.

Coghills Creek falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the Ballarat 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
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.33°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
16.51 km²
Population Density
5 /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
14 km
N/A - drive

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
136 km
By Train
Drive to Creswick or Ballarat, then V/Line train to Southern Cross Station ~1h 10min from Ballarat
By Car (Peak)
90-110 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
80-95 min

🛣️ Car essential; Western Freeway (A8) is the main route to Melbourne

Walkability Car-Dependent

Very small rural locality with no commercial services or footpaths; car required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
80
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
467.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 46.3%
Motor vehicle theft
449.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.3% 10yr Up 11.4%
Non-FV assault
395.7 / 100k
2yr Up 38.7% 10yr Up 20.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Down 52.3% 10yr Up 67.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,167 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 27.0%
View all offence subgroups for Ballarat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Coghills Creek VIC? +

Coghills Creek is a rural locality in the City of Ballarat, Victoria, about 24 km north of Ballarat and 136 km north-west of Melbourne, near the historic goldfield town of Creswick.

What is the population of Coghills Creek? +

Coghills Creek had a population of 80 people according to the 2021 Australian Census.

What is Coghills Creek known for? +

Coghills Creek is known for its peaceful rural character and proximity to the historic goldfield region of central Victoria. The St David's Uniting Church is a local heritage landmark dating from the gold-rush era.

Is Coghills Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coghills Creek is part of the Ballarat 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.