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Magpie

VIC 3352 • Victoria

368
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
9.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralHistoricEstablishedCar-Dependent
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About Magpie

Magpie is a small locality on the southern fringe of Ballarat in the City of Ballarat, Victoria, approximately 6 kilometres from Ballarat Central. With a population of 368, it is a quiet residential fringe community that emerged in the 1850s following the discovery of gold at Frenchmans Lead nearby. The area is characterised by low-density rural-residential living on the outskirts of regional Victoria's largest inland city.

The locality is home to Magpie Primary School, a small community school serving local families. Residents have convenient access to the full range of amenities in central Ballarat — shopping, healthcare, dining, and public transport — while enjoying the open character of the city's edge. The Ballarat ring road and Western Freeway provide good connectivity towards Melbourne and regional centres.

Magpie falls under postcode 3352 and is governed by the Ballarat 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
Ballarat
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Wendouree (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.48°, 143.66°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
9.93 km²
Population Density
37 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat Station
7 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Ballarat Bus Services — Ballarat Central 15-20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
106 km
By Train
Approx. 1hr 15min from Ballarat Station via V/Line Ballarat Line
By Car (Peak)
1hr 10min - 1hr 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1hr - 1hr 15min

🛣️ Access via Western Freeway (M8); Ballarat Station approx. 7km away

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for daily needs; amenities are located in central Ballarat several kilometres away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
368
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
467.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 46.3%
Motor vehicle theft
449.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.3% 10yr Up 11.4%
Non-FV assault
395.7 / 100k
2yr Up 38.7% 10yr Up 20.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.6 / 100k
2yr Down 52.3% 10yr Up 67.2%
Steal from vehicle
1,167 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 27.0%
View all offence subgroups for Ballarat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Magpie known for? +

Magpie is known for its gold-rush heritage, with the township established in the 1850s following gold discoveries at the nearby Frenchmans Lead. Today it is a quiet rural-residential locality on the edge of Ballarat.

How far is Magpie from Melbourne? +

Magpie is approximately 106 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, about a 1 hour 10 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Western Freeway (M8).

Does Magpie have public transport? +

Magpie does not have direct public transport services. The nearest V/Line train station is Ballarat Station, approximately 7 kilometres away, which provides regional rail services to Melbourne Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Magpie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Magpie had a population of 368 residents, making it a very small locality on the southern outskirts of Ballarat.

Is Magpie a good place to live? +

Magpie suits those seeking quiet rural-residential living on the fringes of a regional city, with easy access to Ballarat's full range of amenities while enjoying a low-density, semi-rural setting.

What is the postcode for Magpie? +

The postcode for Magpie, VIC is 3352.

Is Magpie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Magpie is part of the Ballarat 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.