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Mount Doran

VIC 3334 • Victoria

118
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
6.58 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Mount Doran

Mount Doran is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated approximately 80 kilometres west of Melbourne in the broader Ballan and Ballarat hinterland. The locality is compact in area at around 6.6 square kilometres and has a small population of approximately 118 residents. Surrounded by farming land typical of the Western District and Moorabool–Golden Plains fringe, Mount Doran is a quiet semi-rural community with a distinctly agricultural character.

The locality sits within easy driving distance of Ballan and the regional city of Ballarat, both of which offer a full range of shopping, healthcare, education, and community services. The surrounding countryside is characterised by rolling pastoral farmland, and the area benefits from convenient access to the Western Freeway connecting to Melbourne. The lifestyle here is peaceful and rural, best suited to those seeking affordable acreage living within a reasonable commute of either Melbourne or Ballarat.

Mount Doran falls under postcode 3334 and is governed by the Moorabool Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corangamite, while state elections fall under the Eureka (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3334
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moorabool
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Eureka (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 144.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
6.58 km²
Population Density
18 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3334

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3334 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$58,999
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,508

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3334; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballan
15 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Ballan, Ballarat Approx. 15–25 min to Ballan

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Drive to Ballan station (~15 km); V/Line Ballarat Line to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 1 hr 15 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Western Freeway (M8) provides fast road access to Melbourne; Ballarat accessible in 30–40 min

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local shops or services; a car is required for all errands, with Ballan and Ballarat as the nearest service centres

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
118
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
319.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 23.2%
Motor vehicle theft
273 / 100k
2yr Up 22.6% 10yr Up 29.3%
Non-FV assault
201.7 / 100k
2yr Up 21.3% 10yr Up 31.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 19.6%
Steal from vehicle
617.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 17.3%
View all offence subgroups for Moorabool →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Doran known for? +

Mount Doran is a quiet pastoral locality in central Victoria, known primarily for its rural farmland setting and its position between the Western Freeway corridor and the regional city of Ballarat. The area offers acreage living within a manageable commute of Melbourne.

How far is Mount Doran from Melbourne? +

Mount Doran is approximately 80 kilometres west of Melbourne, typically a 1 to 1.5 hour drive via the Western Freeway (M8).

Does Mount Doran have public transport? +

There is no public transport within Mount Doran itself. The nearest V/Line station is Ballan (approximately 15 km away), which offers train connections to Melbourne Southern Cross Station on the Ballarat Line.

What is the population of Mount Doran? +

Mount Doran has a population of approximately 118 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its small, sparsely settled rural character.

Is Mount Doran a good place to live? +

Mount Doran suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with access to both Melbourne and Ballarat via the Western Freeway. The compact locality offers a peaceful farming environment, though residents need to be comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and minimal local amenities.

What is the postcode for Mount Doran? +

The postcode for Mount Doran is 3334.

Is Mount Doran a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Doran is part of the Moorabool 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.