Molesworth
VIC 3718 • Victoria
About Molesworth
Molesworth is a small rural locality in the Mitchell Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 80 kilometres north of Melbourne in the upper Yea River valley. The area is sparsely settled, with properties spread across undulating pastoral country at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range, near the Yea River. It is a locality of quiet farming land, native bushland, and open grazing, valued for its scenic hinterland character.
Life in Molesworth VIC centres on rural property and farming, with residents enjoying a peaceful country lifestyle within reasonable reach of the Hume Freeway corridor and the regional service centre of Yea, approximately 15 kilometres to the south-east. The broader area offers access to the magnificent Cathedral Ranges, Lake Eildon, and the forests of the Great Dividing Range — making it an ideal base for those who love fishing, bushwalking, and mountain biking. The area has seen growing interest from Melbourne weekenders and tree-changers drawn by its natural beauty and relative affordability.
Molesworth falls under postcode 3718 and is governed by the Murrindindi Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Indi, while state elections fall under the Eildon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hume Freeway (M31) via Yea is the primary route to Melbourne
Remote rural locality; no footpaths or local services; vehicle required for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Murrindindi Local Government Area, which contains Molesworth. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria