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Lauriston

VIC 3444 • Victoria

247
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
26.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralMacedon RangesRiversideQuietLifestyle Property
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About Lauriston

Lauriston is a small rural locality in the Macedon Ranges Shire of Victoria, nestled along the Coliban River approximately 8 kilometres west of Kyneton and around 105 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD. The area covers approximately 26 square kilometres of elevated pastoral and bushland terrain in the Central Highlands, known for its cool climate, river gullies, and picturesque countryside. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 247 residents, reflecting the locality's intimate semi-rural character typical of the Macedon Ranges hinterland, where median postcode incomes suggest a mix of farming and professional lifestyle households.

Lauriston's position in the Macedon Ranges places it within easy reach of the heritage township of Kyneton, which offers cafes, boutique shops, schools, and medical services along its historic Piper Street precinct. The locality is popular with acreage and lifestyle property buyers seeking the natural beauty of the Coliban River environs and the region's renowned cool-climate environment. Nearby Malmsbury, with its iconic bluestone railway viaduct and botanic gardens, and the Harcourt Valley's apple orchards and cool-climate wineries, add to the area's considerable lifestyle and tourism appeal. The Calder Freeway provides a practical commuting corridor to Melbourne for those who work in the city.

Lauriston falls under postcode 3444 and is governed by the Macedon Ranges Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3444
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Macedon Ranges
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.17°, 144.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
26.19 km²
Population Density
9 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3444

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3444, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,507
Median 2023–24
$55,181
▲ 21.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$77,120

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3444; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kyneton Station
8 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services (McHarry's/CDC) — Kyneton ~15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
105 km
By Train
Drive to Kyneton (~10 min), then train to Southern Cross (~75 min) on the Bendigo Line
By Car (Peak)
100-130 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
80-100 min

🛣️ Calder Freeway is the main corridor to Melbourne; Kyneton Station is the nearest V/Line connection

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no walkable services; a car is required for all daily needs, with Kyneton providing the nearest town facilities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
247
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
133.8 / 100k
2yr Down 30.6% 10yr Down 47.1%
Motor vehicle theft
166.8 / 100k
2yr Up 110.1% 10yr Up 173.0%
Non-FV assault
122.8 / 100k
2yr Up 10.1% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
285.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.1%
View all offence subgroups for Macedon Ranges →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lauriston known for? +

Lauriston is known for its peaceful Coliban River setting, cool-climate rural character, and proximity to the Macedon Ranges region's wineries, orchards, and heritage towns such as Kyneton and Malmsbury.

How far is Lauriston from Melbourne? +

Lauriston is approximately 105 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, roughly a 90–130 minute drive via the Calder Freeway depending on traffic.

Does Lauriston have public transport? +

Lauriston has no direct public transport. The nearest V/Line station is Kyneton, approximately 8 kilometres away, which offers regular train services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station on the Bendigo Line. A car is essential within the locality.

What is the population of Lauriston? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 247 residents in Lauriston, making it a small and intimate rural community spread across approximately 26 square kilometres of the Macedon Ranges.

Is Lauriston a good place to live? +

Lauriston suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle in beautiful natural surroundings, with the convenience of the heritage town of Kyneton close by. It appeals particularly to lifestyle property buyers, hobby farmers, and commuters to Melbourne who prefer a country retreat.

What is the postcode for Lauriston? +

The postcode for Lauriston, Victoria is 3444.

Is Lauriston a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lauriston is part of the Macedon Ranges 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.