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Myrniong

VIC 3341 • Victoria

387
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
63.05 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralQuietBushlandCommuter Belt
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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 Moorabool Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Ballarat, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3341
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moorabool
Federal Electorate
Ballarat
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.57°, 144.31°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
63.05 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3341

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3341 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$58,715
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$76,762

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3341; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bacchus Marsh
15 km
N/A (drive only)

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
69 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Bacchus Marsh station (15 km) then V/Line train to Southern Cross (~55 min)
By Car (Peak)
70–90 min via Western Freeway (M8)
By Car (Off-Peak)
55–70 min

🛣️ Western Freeway on-ramp within a short drive; Bacchus Marsh V/Line station is the nearest rail option

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
387
▲ 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 Myrniong. 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 Myrniong known for? +

Myrniong is known for its peaceful semi-rural character along the Western Freeway corridor, its proximity to the Lerderderg River and State Park, and its undulating pastoral landscape in the Shire of Moorabool. It is a quiet rural locality that offers easy freeway access to Melbourne.

How far is Myrniong from Melbourne CBD? +

Myrniong is approximately 69 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, typically around a 55–70 minute drive off-peak via the Western Freeway (M8).

Does Myrniong have public transport? +

Myrniong has no direct public transport. The nearest V/Line train station is at Bacchus Marsh (approximately 15 km east) on the Ballarat Line, offering services to Southern Cross Station in Melbourne. A private car is essential.

What is the population of Myrniong? +

Myrniong had a population of 387 at the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 63 square kilometres of rural land in the Shire of Moorabool.

Is Myrniong a good place to live? +

Myrniong suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with reasonable access to Melbourne via the Western Freeway. Bacchus Marsh is just 15 kilometres east and provides everyday amenities, making it a practical choice for those who want country living without being too far from services.

What is the postcode for Myrniong? +

The postcode for Myrniong is 3341.

Is Myrniong a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Myrniong 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.