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Lexton

VIC 3352 • Victoria

284
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
141.35 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuiet
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About Lexton

Lexton is a small historic town in the Shire of Pyrenees in western Victoria, situated on the Sunraysia Highway approximately 161 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 48 kilometres north-west of Ballarat. The town occupies a gently undulating valley landscape typical of the Victorian Central Highlands and sits within a council area that encompasses much of the renowned Pyrenees wine region. With 284 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across 141 square kilometres, Lexton is a small but historically significant rural settlement.

Lexton's history stretches back to the gold rush era — the area was known as Burn Bank from 1848 and attracted travellers heading to the Avoca goldfields, being renamed Lexton in 1854. The Pyrenees Family Hotel remains a community landmark, and the surrounding district supports broadacre farming and viticulture amid the vine-covered hills of the Pyrenees wine region. The nearby town of Avoca, 23 kilometres to the north, provides essential services, while Ballarat's full range of facilities is within an hour's drive.

Lexton falls under postcode 3352 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 Wendouree (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3352
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Pyrenees
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.48°, 143.66°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
141.35 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3352

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3352, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,120
Median 2023–24
$57,054
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,245

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3352; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Avoca / Ballarat 25 min to Avoca; ~1 hr to Ballarat

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
161 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Beaufort (~35km) then V/Line to Melbourne (~2 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min - 2 hrs 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Sunraysia Highway is the main route; Ballarat (48km) is the nearest major regional centre with full services and V/Line connections

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

The town has a hotel and limited facilities; all major errands require a drive to Avoca or Ballarat

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
284
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
386.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.2% 10yr Down 37.2%
Motor vehicle theft
286.5 / 100k
2yr Up 71.5% 10yr Up 74.6%
Non-FV assault
236.6 / 100k
2yr Up 22.8% 10yr Up 15.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
510.6 / 100k
2yr Up 89.3% 10yr Up 33.4%
View all offence subgroups for Pyrenees →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexton VIC known for? +

Lexton is known for its gold rush heritage, having been established as Burn Bank in 1848 to serve travellers heading to the Avoca goldfields. The Pyrenees Family Hotel is a community landmark, and the town sits within the broader Pyrenees wine region, one of Victoria's most celebrated cool-climate viticulture areas.

How far is Lexton from Melbourne? +

Lexton is approximately 161 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, making it around a 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hour drive via the Western Freeway and Sunraysia Highway.

Does Lexton have public transport? +

Lexton has no direct rail service. The nearest V/Line station is Beaufort, approximately 35 kilometres to the south on the Ballarat–Ararat line. Limited regional bus services connect Lexton to Avoca and Ballarat, but a car is essential for everyday life in this rural town.

What is the population of Lexton? +

Lexton recorded a population of 284 people in the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 141 square kilometres of rural land in the Shire of Pyrenees. It is a small but long-established community with deep historical roots in the region.

Is Lexton a good place to live? +

Lexton appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the heart of the Victorian Central Highlands, with the charm of a historic gold rush town and the scenic beauty of the Pyrenees wine country on the doorstep. Ballarat's services are within an hour's drive, and the town's community character and affordable rural properties attract both farming families and tree-changers.

What is the postcode for Lexton VIC? +

The postcode for Lexton in Victoria is 3352, which it shares with Ballarat and other localities in the Central Highlands region.

Is Lexton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lexton is part of the Pyrenees 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.