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Steiglitz

VIC 3331 • Victoria

61
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Steiglitz

Steiglitz is a small historic locality in central Victoria, situated in the Golden Plains Shire approximately 45 kilometres south-west of Melbourne's western suburbs and about 30 kilometres north-east of Geelong. Once a thriving gold-rush settlement in the 1850s and 1860s, Steiglitz is now a near-ghost town with a population of around 61 residents, and is home to the Steiglitz Historic Park managed by Parks Victoria. The locality preserves significant heritage including the ruins of the courthouse, hotel, and other colonial-era buildings that reflect its prosperous past.

Today, Steiglitz attracts history enthusiasts, bushwalkers, and day-trippers from Geelong and Melbourne who come to explore the historic park and surrounding native bushland. The Moorabool River flows nearby, offering a peaceful natural setting, and the area forms part of the Brisbane Ranges National Park corridor. There are no commercial services in the locality itself; residents and visitors rely on Bannockburn (about 15 km away) for everyday needs. The handful of permanent residents tend to live on rural blocks and value the area's extraordinary heritage character and tranquillity.

Steiglitz falls under postcode 3331 and is governed by the Golden Plains Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Corangamite, while state elections fall under the Geelong (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3331
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Golden Plains
Federal Electorate
Corangamite
State Electorate
Geelong (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.05°, 144.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.93 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3331

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3331, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$51,197
Median 2023–24
$60,334
▲ 17.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,196

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3331; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
No local service; nearest V/Line train from Bannockburn (~15 km) to Melbourne (~60 min)
By Car (Peak)
55-70 min to Melbourne CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-55 min to Melbourne CBD

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Geelong-Ballan Road and Western Freeway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport or local services; vehicle required for all trips; walking within the historic park is excellent

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
61
▲ 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 Steiglitz. 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 Steiglitz VIC known for? +

Steiglitz is known as a gold-rush era historic town from the 1850s, now largely a ghost town with preserved heritage ruins including a courthouse and hotel. It is managed as the Steiglitz Historic Park by Parks Victoria.

Where is Steiglitz VIC located? +

Steiglitz is located in the Golden Plains Shire of Victoria, approximately 45 km south-west of Melbourne's western suburbs and 30 km north-east of Geelong, near the Brisbane Ranges National Park.

Can you visit Steiglitz Historic Park? +

Yes, Steiglitz Historic Park is open to visitors and is managed by Parks Victoria. It features ruins of colonial-era buildings from the 1850s gold rush, walking trails, and picnic facilities in a bushland setting.

What is the population of Steiglitz VIC? +

Steiglitz has a very small permanent population of around 61 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its status as a near-ghost town since the gold rush era ended.

Is Steiglitz a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Steiglitz 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.

What is the population of Steiglitz? +

Steiglitz had a population of 61 at the 2021 Census.