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Wareek

VIC 3465 • Victoria

72
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
65.73 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalQuiet
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About Wareek

Wareek is a small rural locality in the Central Goldfields Shire of central Victoria, situated approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne and around 20 kilometres south of Maryborough. Covering about 66 square kilometres, the area had a 2021 Census population of 72 residents and sits at the boundary of the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees shires in the heart of goldfields country. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, scattered remnant bushland, and the gently undulating terrain typical of the Pyrenees foothills wine district.

Wareek is home to the heritage-listed Norwood Homestead on Norwood Road, a distinctive Gothic Revival house constructed in 1863 and considered one of the most significant historic pastoral properties in Victoria. The nearby Pyrenees wine region, centred on towns like Avoca and Moonambel, draws visitors to the area for cellar doors and rural tourism. Maryborough, around 20 kilometres to the north, serves as the nearest regional centre offering shops, schools, the Maryborough Education Centre, and a V/Line rail connection to Melbourne and Ballarat.

Wareek 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
65.73 km²
Population Density
1 /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

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A Car is the only practical means of transport

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Maryborough station (approx. 20 km) then V/Line approx. 2 hr to Melbourne
By Car (Peak)
2 hr - 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 50 min - 2 hr 15 min

🛣️ Pyrenees Highway connects to Maryborough and Ballarat; car is essential for daily life

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wareek is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 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 Central Goldfields Local Government Area, which contains Wareek. 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 Wareek known for? +

Wareek is notable for the heritage-listed Norwood Homestead, a striking Gothic Revival pastoral property built in 1863 and listed on the Register of the National Estate. The locality also sits near the Pyrenees wine district, making it of interest to those exploring the region's agricultural and viticultural heritage.

How far is Wareek from Melbourne? +

Wareek is approximately 200 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 2 to 2.5 hours via the Pyrenees Highway and Midland Highway through Ballarat and Maryborough.

Does Wareek have public transport? +

Wareek has no local bus or train service. The nearest train station is Maryborough, approximately 20 kilometres to the north, which is served by V/Line rail connections to Melbourne and Ballarat. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Wareek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wareek has a population of 72 residents. It is a sparsely settled locality covering approximately 66 square kilometres in the Central Goldfields Shire.

Is Wareek a good place to live? +

Wareek offers a quiet, rural lifestyle in the heart of Victoria's goldfields and wine country. It suits those who appreciate historic landscapes, open farmland, and easy access to the cultural and dining offerings of Maryborough and the Pyrenees wine region, while accepting that a car is essential for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Wareek? +

The postcode for Wareek, Victoria is 3465.

Is Wareek a safe area? +

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