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Rokewood Junction

VIC 3351 • Victoria

34
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
28.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingPastoralWestern Victoria
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About Rokewood Junction

Rokewood Junction is a small rural locality in the Golden Plains Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 41 kilometres south of Ballarat and 75 kilometres north-west of Geelong in the open farming country between these two regional cities. Covering around 28.6 square kilometres, the locality had a population of approximately 34 residents at the 2021 census. The area takes its name from its historical role as a road and stock route junction in the pastoral district between Rokewood and surrounding localities. It falls within the federal electorate of Wannon and the Victorian state electorate of Ripon.

Rokewood Junction is a quiet agricultural locality set in the low rolling hills and volcanic plains country of western Victoria, characterised by sheep, cattle and cropping enterprises. The nearest service towns are Rokewood (a few kilometres) and Bannockburn or Colac for a broader range of shopping and services. Ballarat provides full regional city amenities including hospitals, university campuses and shopping centres, accessible within about 45 minutes by car. The locality suits those with a strong connection to the land who value wide-open pastoral landscapes and a very private rural lifestyle.

Rokewood Junction falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the Golden Plains 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
3351
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Golden Plains
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 143.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
28.57 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3351

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3351, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,935
Median 2023–24
$53,972
▲ 17.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,900

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3351; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Ballarat
41 km
Ballarat Line (V/Line — direct services to Melbourne Southern Cross, ~1.5 hrs)

Commute to Ballarat

Distance
41 km
By Car (Peak)
~40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~38 min

🛣️ No public transport. Car is essential. Ballarat railway station (~41 km north) has frequent V/Line services to Melbourne. Geelong (~75 km south-east) is the other major regional city option.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A tiny rural junction locality with no services, no footpaths and no public transport. A private vehicle is the only means of accessing any daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
34
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
189.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 57.4%
Motor vehicle theft
130.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.1%
Non-FV assault
63.3 / 100k
2yr Up 16.6% 10yr Down 22.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
174.9 / 100k
2yr Up 29.0% 10yr Down 31.2%
View all offence subgroups for Golden Plains →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rokewood Junction known for? +

Rokewood Junction is a tiny rural locality in the Golden Plains Shire, known for its quiet pastoral landscape on the volcanic plains south-west of Ballarat. It is a crossroads settlement typical of Victoria's agricultural hinterland.

How far is Rokewood Junction from Ballarat? +

Rokewood Junction is approximately 40-50 kilometres south-west of Ballarat, and about 140 kilometres west of Melbourne via the Western Highway.

Does Rokewood Junction have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Rokewood Junction. The nearest towns with services are Rokewood and Bannockburn. A car is essential.

What is the population of Rokewood Junction? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rokewood Junction has a population of just 34 residents, one of the smallest communities in the Golden Plains Shire.

Is Rokewood Junction a good place to live? +

Rokewood Junction suits farming families with properties in the Golden Plains Shire, within reasonable reach of both Geelong and Ballarat for regional services.

What is the postcode for Rokewood Junction? +

The postcode for Rokewood Junction is 3351.

Is Rokewood Junction a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rokewood Junction is part of the Golden Plains 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.