Elmhurst
VIC 3469 • Victoria
About Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a small rural town in the Pyrenees region of western Victoria, located 191 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 35 kilometres north-east of Ararat on the Pyrenees Highway. With a population of just 185 at the 2021 census, it sits within the Rural City of Ararat local government area, near the headwaters of the Wimmera River and the foothills of Mount Cole. The area forms part of the Pyrenees wine region, with the Mount Buangor State Park located to the south.
Elmhurst retains the charm of a traditional small Victorian country town, with heritage-listed buildings including the old bank, mechanics institute, Anglican and Uniting churches, and a former hotel. The Elmhurst Recreation Reserve on Green Street serves as a community hub with a picnic area, playground, and public toilets. Residents enjoy proximity to the Pyrenees wine trail, Mount Buangor State Park for bushwalking and camping, and the larger service towns of Ararat and Avoca for everyday needs.
Elmhurst falls under postcode 3469 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
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Ararat is the nearest town with V/Line rail access. Avoca is 28 km to the north-east.
Very small town; the general store is closed. Post office open limited hours. Car essential for all services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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48 Byerly Street
Parks & Reserves
There is 1 park or reserve in Elmhurst.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Pyrenees Local Government Area, which contains Elmhurst. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria