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Kingston

VIC 3364 • Victoria

190
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHepburn ShireGoldfieldsPeacefulHistoric
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About Kingston

Kingston is a small rural town in the Shire of Hepburn in central Victoria, located approximately 15 kilometres from Creswick and 20 kilometres from Daylesford, just off the Midland Highway. Situated around 130 kilometres north-west of Melbourne, Kingston lies within a landscape shaped by Victoria's historic goldfields, with ancient Palaeozoic bedrock geology underlying the surrounding countryside. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 190 residents, reflecting the town's quiet, tightly-knit rural community character.

Kingston is nestled within the scenic highlands of the Hepburn Shire, a region renowned for its spa country, heritage towns, and bushland retreats. Nearby Daylesford and Hepburn Springs are celebrated for their mineral springs, boutique accommodation, and thriving arts scene, while Creswick and Ballarat provide broader retail and educational services. The town appeals to those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle in a beautiful part of regional Victoria, with easy access to the Midland Highway connecting the area to both Ballarat and Melbourne.

Kingston falls under postcode 3364 and is governed by the Hepburn 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
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.33°, 143.91°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.07 km²
Population Density
10 /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
15 km
N/A – car required

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach services — Ballarat and Daylesford Approx. 20-40 min to Ballarat

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
Drive to Ballarat station (approx. 40 min); V/Line Ballarat Line trains to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 1 hr 10 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 25 min – 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Midland Highway connects to Western Ring Road; Ballarat is the main regional hub for services and rail access

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; Creswick, Daylesford, and Ballarat are the nearest service centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
190
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kingston VIC known for? +

Kingston is a small rural town in the Shire of Hepburn, known for its tranquil setting within Victoria's celebrated spa country and goldfields region. The surrounding Hepburn Shire is famous for Daylesford and Hepburn Springs mineral spas, heritage towns, and beautiful bushland scenery.

How far is Kingston VIC from Melbourne? +

Kingston is approximately 130 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, roughly a 1 hour 25 minute to 1 hour 45 minute drive off-peak via the Western Ring Road and Midland Highway.

Does Kingston VIC have public transport? +

Kingston itself has no direct public transport services. The nearest V/Line station is at Creswick (approximately 15 km away), with trains running to Melbourne via Ballarat. A car is necessary for most travel from Kingston.

What is the population of Kingston VIC? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 190 people in Kingston, reflecting its character as a small, quiet rural township in the Shire of Hepburn in central Victoria.

Is Kingston VIC a good place to live? +

Kingston is ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle within the beautiful Hepburn Shire. The nearby towns of Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, and Creswick offer arts, dining, spa experiences, and community services, while Ballarat provides larger city amenities less than an hour away.

What is the postcode for Kingston VIC? +

The postcode for Kingston, Victoria is 3364, located in the Hepburn Shire of central Victoria.

Is Kingston a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kingston is part of the Hepburn 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 Kingston? +

Kingston had a population of 190 at the 2021 Census.