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Stuart Mill

VIC 3477 • Victoria

78
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
144.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricBushlandQuietAffordable
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About Stuart Mill

Stuart Mill is a small former gold-mining locality in north-western Victoria, situated on the Sunraysia Highway approximately 22 kilometres south of St Arnaud within the Northern Grampians Shire Council area. Covering around 145 square kilometres of undulating pastoral and bushland country, the locality recorded a 2021 Census population of 78 residents. The town is named after British philosopher John Stuart Mill, and was gazetted in 1865 during a gold rush era that briefly saw a population of several thousand in the late 1860s before the alluvial gold was exhausted.

Today Stuart Mill retains a handful of heritage features from its gold-rush past, including the Lloyds Whip Gold Mining Site — a heritage-listed timber tripod structure and mine shaft dating from the 1930s — as well as a community recreation reserve with a hall and tennis courts that remain a focal point for local social life. The locality is adjacent to the St Arnaud Range National Park, offering bushwalking and nature-based recreation among native box-ironbark forest. St Arnaud, approximately 22 kilometres north, serves as the main service town with supermarkets, a hospital, and schools, while Avoca is around 25 kilometres to the south.

Stuart Mill falls under postcode 3477 and is governed by the Northern Grampians Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Ripon (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3477
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Northern Grampians
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.69°, 143.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
144.67 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3477

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3477 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$48,318
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$65,580

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3477; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line bus (from St Arnaud, ~22km away) — Maryborough / Ballarat / Melbourne Approx. 3 hr to Melbourne (including train from Maryborough)

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
232 km
By Train
No direct train; V/Line bus from St Arnaud to Maryborough then train to Melbourne — approx. 3 hr total
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 3 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 20 min – 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via the Sunraysia Highway. Car is the practical transport option; limited V/Line bus from St Arnaud.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Stuart Mill is a small dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require a drive to St Arnaud or beyond.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
78
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
331.8 / 100k
2yr Up 23.2% 10yr Down 26.2%
Motor vehicle theft
212.7 / 100k
2yr Up 215.8% 10yr Up 89.3%
Non-FV assault
570 / 100k
2yr Up 38.2% 10yr Up 22.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
263.7 / 100k
2yr Up 141.0% 10yr Down 10.3%
View all offence subgroups for Northern Grampians →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stuart Mill known for? +

Stuart Mill is known for its gold-rush history — alluvial gold was discovered here in 1861 and the township briefly boomed in the late 1860s before declining sharply. The heritage-listed Lloyds Whip Gold Mining Site preserves remnants of that era, and the locality is named after British philosopher John Stuart Mill.

How far is Stuart Mill from Melbourne? +

Stuart Mill is approximately 232 kilometres north-west of Melbourne by road, typically a 2.5 to 3 hour drive via the Western Ring Road and Sunraysia Highway. The nearest regional centre is St Arnaud, about 22 kilometres to the north.

Does Stuart Mill have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport service to Stuart Mill. V/Line bus services connect St Arnaud to Maryborough and Melbourne, but Stuart Mill itself is car-dependent. A private vehicle is essential for all residents.

What is the population of Stuart Mill? +

According to the 2021 Census, Stuart Mill has a population of 78 residents, reflecting its character as a small rural locality long past its gold-rush heyday.

Is Stuart Mill a good place to live? +

Stuart Mill suits those looking for an affordable, quiet rural lifestyle in Victoria's Northern Grampians region, with access to bushwalking in St Arnaud Range National Park and a close-knit community feel. St Arnaud is a short drive away for everyday needs, and the area has a rich historical character.

What is the postcode for Stuart Mill? +

The postcode for Stuart Mill, Victoria is 3477.

Is Stuart Mill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Stuart Mill is part of the Northern Grampians 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.