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Rheola

VIC 3517 • Victoria

52
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
35.66 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricQuiet
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About Rheola

Rheola is a small rural locality in north-central Victoria, situated within the Loddon Shire approximately 50 kilometres north-west of Bendigo. Covering around 35.7 square kilometres, it lies within the goldfields and farming country that characterises the Loddon Valley region, with a 2021 Census population of approximately 52 residents. The area features a mix of pastoral properties, scattered eucalypt bush, and remnant vegetation typical of the Victorian goldfields landscape.

Wedderburn and Inglewood are the nearest service towns in the district, offering basic shops and community services, while Bendigo provides a full range of retail, healthcare, and education facilities within roughly an hour's drive. The surrounding Loddon region is rich in gold rush history, with old mining sites and historic landscapes forming part of the local character. Rheola suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle among the historic goldfields country of northern Victoria.

Rheola falls under postcode 3517 and is governed by the Loddon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3517
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Loddon
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.48°, 143.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
35.66 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3517

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3517 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,684
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,457

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3517; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Bendigo CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Bendigo then V/Line to Melbourne (approx. 2 hr total)
By Car (Peak)
50-65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min

🛣️ Access via the Calder Highway via Wedderburn; a private vehicle is essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rheola has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs, with Wedderburn or Bendigo being the nearest service centres.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
52
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
321.7 / 100k
2yr Up 55.8% 10yr Down 28.5%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Up 57.8% 10yr Up 269.5%
Non-FV assault
308.8 / 100k
2yr Up 117.5% 10yr Up 22.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
386 / 100k
2yr Up 99.4% 10yr Up 32.6%
View all offence subgroups for Loddon →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rheola known for? +

Rheola is a quiet pastoral locality in Victoria's goldfields country, with connections to the region's gold rush heritage and the productive farming land of the Loddon Valley.

How far is Rheola from Bendigo? +

Rheola is approximately 50 kilometres north-west of Bendigo, typically a 50 to 65 minute drive via the Calder Highway and local roads.

Does Rheola have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Rheola. A private vehicle is required, with Bendigo being the nearest major centre with V/Line rail connections to Melbourne.

What is the population of Rheola? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rheola has a population of approximately 52 residents, making it a very small and sparsely settled rural locality.

Is Rheola a good place to live? +

Rheola suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Loddon Shire, with scenic goldfields country and access to Bendigo's larger range of services within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for Rheola? +

The postcode for Rheola, VIC is 3517.

Is Rheola a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rheola is part of the Loddon 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.