Myrniong
VIC 3341 • Victoria
About Myrniong
Myrniong is a small rural locality in the Shire of Moorabool, Victoria, situated approximately 69 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and 15 kilometres west of Bacchus Marsh. The township is positioned near the Western Freeway and close to the Lerderderg River, covering approximately 63 square kilometres of mixed pastoral and bushland. With a population of 387 at the 2021 Census, Myrniong is a sparsely settled community that offers a genuine semi-rural lifestyle within commutable distance of both Melbourne and Ballarat.
Direct access to the Western Freeway places Melbourne within around an hour's drive for Myrniong residents, with Bacchus Marsh providing nearby everyday services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities. The Lerderderg River and the adjacent Lerderderg State Park offer walking trails, river access, and natural bushland recreation close to home. Myrniong appeals to those seeking a quiet country lifestyle with the reassurance of freeway connectivity, though a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. The area is characterised by farming properties, undulating hills, and the unhurried pace of small rural Victoria.
Myrniong falls under postcode 3341 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Western Freeway on-ramp within a short drive; Bacchus Marsh V/Line station is the nearest rail option
A car is essential for all daily errands; the locality has no commercial services, with Bacchus Marsh the nearest town for shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Blow Street