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Mininera

VIC 3351 • Victoria

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
111.90 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Mininera

Mininera is a small rural locality in western Victoria, situated approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Ballarat within the Golden Plains Shire. Covering around 112 square kilometres of volcanic plains and mixed farming country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality is set on the edge of the Western District's basalt plains, where sheep grazing and cropping dominate the flat to gently undulating agricultural landscape.

Ballarat is the nearest major regional centre, providing a comprehensive range of services and amenities, while Linton and Smythesdale are the nearest small towns within the Golden Plains Shire. The Golden Plains region is known for its productive agricultural land, historic gold rush heritage, and proximity to the Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road to the south. Mininera suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle on Victoria's Western District plains within practical reach of Ballarat's city facilities.

Mininera falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the Ararat 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

State
Victoria
Postcode
3351
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ararat
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 143.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
111.90 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3351

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3351, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,935
Median 2023–24
$53,972
▲ 17.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,900

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3351; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat Station
30 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
115 km
By Train
V/Line from Ballarat to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 1 hr 15 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 25 min - 1 hr 55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 10 min - 1 hr 35 min

🛣️ Western Highway and Glenelg Highway provide access; Ballarat is the nearest rail and service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mininera has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands, with Ballarat providing the nearest comprehensive facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
504.5 / 100k
2yr Up 25.4% 10yr Up 18.5%
Motor vehicle theft
265.1 / 100k
2yr Up 23.9% 10yr Up 159.4%
Non-FV assault
384.8 / 100k
2yr Down 18.3% 10yr Down 27.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
538.7 / 100k
2yr Up 33.9% 10yr Up 118.2%
View all offence subgroups for Ararat →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mininera known for? +

Mininera is a quiet pastoral locality on Victoria's Western District volcanic plains near Ballarat, known for its productive sheep grazing and cropping properties on the flat basalt country of the Golden Plains Shire.

How far is Mininera from Ballarat? +

Mininera is approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Ballarat, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive via the Western District road network.

Does Mininera have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Mininera. The nearest V/Line rail service is at Ballarat (approximately 30 km), with frequent trains connecting to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.

What is the population of Mininera? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mininera has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 112 square kilometre area in the Golden Plains Shire.

Is Mininera a good place to live? +

Mininera suits those who value a quiet rural lifestyle on the Western District plains, with Ballarat's city amenities accessible within half an hour and the scenic Otways and Great Ocean Road reachable further south.

What is the postcode for Mininera? +

The postcode for Mininera, VIC is 3351.

Is Mininera a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mininera is part of the Ararat 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.