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Sailors Hill

VIC 3461 • Victoria

72
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordableRetirees
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About Sailors Hill

Sailors Hill is a small rural locality in central Victoria, located near the historic goldfields town of Castlemaine in the Mount Alexander Shire. Covering approximately 1.7 square kilometres, the area sits in the picturesque Castlemaine district, known for its rich gold rush heritage, creative community, and attractive pastoral landscapes. The locality has a very small resident population and is nestled among the gentle hills and bushland that characterise this part of the Victorian goldfields.

The Sailors Hill locality benefits from proximity to Castlemaine, one of regional Victoria's most vibrant and culturally active towns, which offers an arts scene, cafés, heritage architecture, organic food stores, and a strong community of artists and tree-changers. The wider Mount Alexander region is a popular destination for Melbourne day-trippers and weekenders seeking country relaxation, with the Castlemaine State Forest and Harcourt Valley nearby. Residents typically commute to Castlemaine for everyday services, and Melbourne is accessible by the Bendigo line via Castlemaine Station.

Sailors Hill falls under postcode 3461 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3461
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.29°, 144.17°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.82 km²
Population Density
40 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3461

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3461 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,694
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,987

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3461; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Castlemaine Station
3.5 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
120 km
By Train
Drive to Castlemaine Station; V/Line to Southern Cross ~1 hr 45 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Calder Freeway (Western Ring Road) route; V/Line Bendigo service via Castlemaine

Walkability Car-Dependent

Car required for all trips; no local services within the locality itself

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
72
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sailors Hill VIC? +

Sailors Hill is a small rural locality in the Mount Alexander Shire of central Victoria, located near the historic goldfields town of Castlemaine, about 120 kilometres north-west of Melbourne.

What is Sailors Hill known for? +

Sailors Hill sits within Victoria's historic goldfields region near Castlemaine, an area celebrated for its gold rush heritage, creative arts community, and scenic pastoral landscapes.

How far is Sailors Hill from Melbourne? +

Sailors Hill is approximately 120 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. By car via the Calder Freeway, the drive takes around 1 hour 20–50 minutes depending on traffic. V/Line trains from Castlemaine Station reach Southern Cross in approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Is Sailors Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sailors Hill is part of the Hepburn 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.

What is the population of Sailors Hill? +

Sailors Hill had a population of 72 at the 2021 Census.