🔍

Craigie

VIC 3465 • Victoria

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgricultural
Advertisement

About Craigie

Craigie is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated in the goldfields region approximately 160 kilometres north-west of Melbourne near the town of Dunolly. The locality covers around 12 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 62 residents at the 2021 Census. The area sits within the Central Goldfields Shire, an historic region shaped by the 1850s gold rush era.

Dunolly, a historic goldfields town approximately 10 kilometres to the south-east, provides essential services for local residents including a general store, school, and sporting facilities. The broader region is noted for its gold prospecting heritage, bushland reserves, and productive dryland farming. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport operates in the locality.

Craigie 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
12.33 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

📣 Ad

💰 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

Dunolly
10 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
V/Line train from Dunolly (approx. 10 km) to Melbourne Southern Cross via Bendigo; approx. 2.5–3 hours
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ Access via Calder Highway; Dunolly has V/Line connections

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services in Craigie; a car is needed to reach Dunolly for all errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 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 Craigie. 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

📣 Ad

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craigie (VIC) known for? +

Craigie in Victoria is known as a quiet rural locality near Dunolly in the Central Goldfields region, an area with a rich gold rush heritage and productive farming land.

How far is Craigie VIC from Melbourne CBD? +

Craigie is approximately 160 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, around 2 to 2.5 hours by road via the Calder Highway.

Does Craigie VIC have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Craigie. V/Line train services operate from nearby Dunolly (about 10 km away) to Melbourne via Bendigo.

What is the population of Craigie VIC? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 62 residents in Craigie, VIC, a small rural locality in the Central Goldfields Shire.

Is Craigie VIC a good place to live? +

Craigie is suitable for those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in Victoria's goldfields country, with the historic town of Dunolly nearby and V/Line rail connections available for Melbourne commutes.

What is the postcode for Craigie VIC? +

The postcode for Craigie, VIC is 3465.

Is Craigie a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Craigie? +

Craigie had a population of 62 at the 2021 Census.