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Red Lion

VIC 3371 • Victoria

111
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalAffordable
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About Red Lion

Red Lion is a small rural locality in Victoria's Central Goldfields region, situated 157 kilometres north-west of Melbourne within the Shire of Central Goldfields. With a population of 111 residents across approximately 28 square kilometres, the locality lies 15 kilometres south of Maryborough and around 51 kilometres north of Ballarat. Red Lion has a rich gold rush heritage, with the ruins of the former Mount Greenock Park Hotel — built in 1852 — standing as a tangible reminder of the area's 19th-century history.

Red Lion is a quiet semi-rural community set among the rolling hills and farmland of central Victoria. Residents rely on nearby Maryborough for essential services, including schools, supermarkets, and healthcare, while the regional centre of Ballarat is within an hour's drive. The surrounding landscape of eucalypt bushland and open pastoral land typifies the Central Goldfields, making Red Lion an appealing spot for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in historic Victorian countryside.

Red Lion falls under postcode 3371 and is governed by the Central Goldfields 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
3371
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Goldfields
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.18°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.69 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3371

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3371 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$42,473
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,787

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3371; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough
15 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No direct bus service — Maryborough ~20 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
157 km
By Train
Drive to Maryborough station (~15 km), then ~2.5 hr V/Line to Melbourne Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
1.75–2.5 hours via Midland Highway or Western Freeway through Ballarat
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5–2 hours

🛣️ Ballarat (~51 km south) is the main regional hub; Midland Highway connects the area

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Red Lion has no local services; residents drive to Maryborough for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
111
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
290.1 / 100k
2yr Up 45.8% 10yr Down 28.4%
Motor vehicle theft
152.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.2%
Non-FV assault
500.4 / 100k
2yr Up 74.2% 10yr Up 63.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
304.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.3%
View all offence subgroups for Central Goldfields →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Lion known for? +

Red Lion is known for its gold rush era heritage, including the ruins of the Mount Greenock Park Hotel built in 1852, which stand as a reminder of the area's historic past during Victoria's 19th-century gold rush. Today it is a quiet rural farming community in the Central Goldfields.

How far is Red Lion from Melbourne CBD? +

Red Lion is approximately 157 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, making it a 1.5–2.5 hour drive via the Western Freeway through Ballarat or the Midland Highway.

Does Red Lion have public transport? +

Red Lion has no direct public transport. The nearest V/Line train station is Maryborough, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, which offers rail connections to Melbourne Southern Cross. A car is necessary to access the station and for all local travel.

What is the population of Red Lion? +

According to the 2021 Census, Red Lion has a population of 111 residents across approximately 28 square kilometres, making it a small and sparsely populated rural locality in the Shire of Central Goldfields.

Is Red Lion a good place to live? +

Red Lion suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in historic goldfields country. While local amenities are very limited, the nearby town of Maryborough provides essential services, and Ballarat is within an hour's drive for larger needs. The rolling countryside and affordable rural land are the main drawcards.

What is the postcode for Red Lion? +

The postcode for Red Lion, Victoria is 3371.

Is Red Lion a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Red Lion is part of the Central Goldfields 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.