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Mount Cole Creek

VIC 3377 • Victoria

10
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
39.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Mount Cole Creek

Mount Cole Creek is a very small and sparsely populated rural locality in western Victoria, situated within the Ararat Rural City Council area approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Ararat. The locality covers around 40 square kilometres of undulating farmland and takes its name from the nearby Mount Cole State Forest, a significant area of remnant native bushland and pine plantation in the Pyrenees Ranges foothills. With a population of fewer than 15 residents, Mount Cole Creek is one of the most sparsely settled localities in the Ararat region.

The area is characterised by grazing properties, dryland farming, and proximity to the scenic Mount Cole State Forest, which is popular with bushwalkers, mountain bikers, and nature lovers from across the region. There are no local services within the locality itself; residents access shops, schools, and health services in Ararat, roughly a 20-minute drive away. Mount Cole Creek attracts farming families and those seeking an extremely private and self-sufficient rural lifestyle in a landscape of quiet natural beauty.

Mount Cole Creek falls under postcode 3377 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
3377
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Ararat
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.23°, 142.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
39.65 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3377

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3377, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,445
Median 2023–24
$50,878
▲ 17.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,022

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3377; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ararat Station
15 km
Not walkable

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
Drive to Ararat station (~20 min), then V/Line to Southern Cross ~2 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min – 2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Car essential; access via Western Highway (A8)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Entirely rural with no footpaths, shops, or public transport; vehicle required for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
10
▲ 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 Mount Cole Creek. 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

Where is Mount Cole Creek VIC located? +

Mount Cole Creek is a small rural locality in western Victoria, about 15 kilometres north-east of Ararat within the Ararat Rural City Council area, near the foothills of the Pyrenees Ranges and Mount Cole State Forest.

What is Mount Cole State Forest? +

Mount Cole State Forest is a significant area of native bush and pine plantation in western Victoria, located near the Mount Cole Creek locality. It is popular for bushwalking, mountain biking, and nature-based recreation.

Is there public transport in Mount Cole Creek? +

There is no public transport within Mount Cole Creek. The nearest rail service is at Ararat station, approximately 15 kilometres away, which provides V/Line train connections to Melbourne.

Is Mount Cole Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Cole Creek 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.

What is the population of Mount Cole Creek? +

Mount Cole Creek had a population of 10 at the 2021 Census.