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Dunluce

VIC 3472 • Victoria

36
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
93.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingAffordableRemoteHistoric
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About Dunluce

Dunluce is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 64 kilometres west of Bendigo and 158 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. Covering around 93 square kilometres of pastoral and farming land, it recorded just 36 residents at the 2021 census. The locality sits within the broader Maryborough–Pyrenees district, sharing postcode 3472 with the regional town of Maryborough, and falls under the Central Goldfields Shire Council.

The Dunluce district is classic central Victorian sheep and cattle grazing country, with rolling paddocks and remnant bushland characteristic of the central goldfields region. The township of Maryborough, around 30 kilometres to the north, provides the nearest supermarkets, schools, medical services and a V/Line train connection to Melbourne. Dunluce suits those seeking an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle with easy access to the services and heritage attractions of the goldfields region.

Dunluce 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
93.04 km²
Population Density
0 /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 Station
30 km
Drive only

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
158 km
By Train
Drive to Maryborough, then V/Line ~2.5 hrs to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
Approx 2 hrs via Calder Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Maryborough (~30 km) is the nearest town with V/Line rail access, schools and supermarkets. Bendigo (~64 km) is the nearest regional city.

Walkability Car Dependent

A remote rural locality with no public transport or walkable services. A car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
36
▲ 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 Dunluce. 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

Where is Dunluce VIC located? +

Dunluce is a rural locality in central Victoria, approximately 64 km west of Bendigo and 30 km south of Maryborough, within the Central Goldfields Shire.

What is the nearest town to Dunluce VIC? +

The nearest town is Maryborough (~30 km north), which has supermarkets, schools, medical services and a V/Line railway station with connections to Ballarat and Melbourne.

What council does Dunluce VIC fall under? +

Dunluce is within the Central Goldfields Shire Council area, which covers the historic goldfields district around Maryborough in central Victoria.

Is Dunluce a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dunluce 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 Dunluce? +

Dunluce had a population of 36 at the 2021 Census.