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Staffordshire Reef

VIC 3351 • Victoria

63
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricHeritageQuiet

About Staffordshire Reef

Staffordshire Reef is a small rural locality in Victoria's Golden Plains Shire, situated approximately 23 kilometres south-east of Ballarat. Covering around 19 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 63 at the 2021 Census. The locality takes its name from a gold-bearing reef discovered around 1858, reportedly by miners from Staffordshire, England, and was once part of the Italian Gully goldfields — a site where more than 10 tonnes of gold was recovered from shallow workings during the Victorian gold rush era.

Today Staffordshire Reef is a quiet agricultural locality, with mixed farming and grazing replacing the intensive mining activity of the 19th century. Remnant diggings and the reef's historic gold mines are part of the locality's heritage landscape. Bannockburn serves as the nearest service centre in Golden Plains Shire, while Ballarat — approximately 23 kilometres to the north-west — provides a full regional city range of services, schools, and entertainment. The Goldfields Track passes through the wider region, connecting heritage sites across central Victoria.

Staffordshire Reef falls under postcode 3351 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3351
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76°, 143.64°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.80 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bannockburn Station
18 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Bannockburn / Ballarat N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
V/Line from Ballarat (~23km away) to Southern Cross, approx. 1.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1.5 to 2 hrs via Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1.25 hrs

🛣️ Western Highway connects to Melbourne via Ballarat. Golden Plains is also accessible from the Geelong direction.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; Ballarat is the nearest major centre approximately 23km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
63
▲ 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 Staffordshire Reef known for? +

Staffordshire Reef is known for its gold rush heritage — the reef was discovered around 1858 and yielded over 10 tonnes of gold from early shallow workings, once forming part of the Italian Gully goldfields near Ballarat.

How far is Staffordshire Reef from Ballarat? +

Staffordshire Reef is approximately 23 kilometres south-east of Ballarat, a drive of around 20 to 25 minutes via Golden Plains Shire roads.

Does Staffordshire Reef have public transport? +

Staffordshire Reef has no local public transport. Ballarat station approximately 23 kilometres away provides frequent V/Line services to Melbourne Southern Cross in around 1.5 hours.

What is the population of Staffordshire Reef? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 63 in Staffordshire Reef, making it a very sparsely populated locality despite its historic significance.

Is Staffordshire Reef a good place to live? +

Staffordshire Reef suits those who value quiet rural living in the Golden Plains and proximity to both Ballarat's amenities and the heritage goldfields landscape of central Victoria.

What is the postcode for Staffordshire Reef? +

The postcode for Staffordshire Reef, Victoria is 3351.