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Timor

VIC 3465 • Victoria

68
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.47 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricGoldfieldsQuiet
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About Timor

Timor is a small rural locality in the Central Goldfields Shire of Victoria, situated approximately 8 kilometres north of Maryborough and 178 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The locality falls within the Central Goldfields Shire local government area, a region steeped in gold rush history and known for its well-preserved 19th-century architecture and townships. The surrounding landscape is characteristic of the Victorian goldfields — open farming country, scattered remnant bush, and rolling hills on the inland side of the Great Dividing Range.

Maryborough, just 8 kilometres to the south, serves as the main service centre for Timor and the surrounding district, offering the historic Maryborough Railway Station, schools, supermarkets, and healthcare facilities. The Central Goldfields region is part of the broader Goldfields Tourism Region, attracting visitors with heritage drives, gold-panning experiences, and the natural scenery of nearby Dunolly, Talbot, and Avoca. The locality provides a quiet rural lifestyle at an affordable price point, appealing to those who value the cultural richness of central Victoria's gold country.

Timor falls under postcode 3465 and is governed by the Central Goldfields 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
3465
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Goldfields
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Ripon (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.02°, 143.61°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
29.47 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3465

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3465, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,546
Median 2023–24
$46,388
▲ 20.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,348

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3465; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough Station
8 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
178 km
By Train
V/Line from Maryborough (~2 hrs 30 min to Southern Cross)
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hrs

🛣️ Midland Highway provides road access; car essential within locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural goldfields locality with no walkable shops; a car is needed for all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
68
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
290.1 / 100k
2yr Up 45.8% 10yr Down 28.4%
Motor vehicle theft
152.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 26.2%
Non-FV assault
500.4 / 100k
2yr Up 74.2% 10yr Up 63.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
304.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 13.3%
View all offence subgroups for Central Goldfields →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timor known for? +

Timor is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Central Goldfields Shire, set in the farming and bushland country north of Maryborough. The area is part of the historic Victorian goldfields region, known for its gold rush heritage, preserved townships, and scenic inland landscapes.

How far is Timor from Maryborough? +

Timor is approximately 8 kilometres north of Maryborough, around a 10 minute drive to the nearest service town for shopping, schools, and healthcare.

Does Timor have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Timor. Maryborough, 8 kilometres south, has V/Line train services to Melbourne on the Maryborough Line. A car is essential for local travel.

What is the population of Timor? +

Timor has a very small resident population consistent with its rural character in the Central Goldfields Shire of Victoria.

Is Timor a good place to live? +

Timor suits those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle in the Central Goldfields region, with the heritage town of Maryborough close by and V/Line train services connecting to Melbourne within about 2.5 hours.

What is the postcode for Timor? +

The postcode for Timor, VIC is 3465.

Is Timor a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Timor is part of the Central Goldfields 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.