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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3517
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.