Golden Point VIC 3451
Golden Point is a suburb in Victoria, 118 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 25 minutes by car. Population is 102; the median age is 55 and the median household income is $58,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population fell 2.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $300 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. The area shows high flood risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 102. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 202590 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 3451.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Golden Point safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Golden Point sits in the low band, with 2 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 100% on the prior year.
2 offences
100.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Golden Point is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Golden Point.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 55
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mount Alexander: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Golden Point is home to 102 residents, with a median age of 55 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $58,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
102
Median Age
55
Median Household Income
$58,500/yr
Census Median Rent
$300/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
1.9
Median Personal Income
$39,104/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
23.9%
Total Dwellings
46
Owner-Occupier Rate
79.1%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
26.7%
Mortgage Stress
22.2%
Work From Home
25.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.4%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.2%
- Employment Rate
- 53.8%
- Completed Year 12
- 54.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,885 a year through Mount Alexander based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 61%
- Parks and recreation 29%
- Infrastructure and transport 11%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Mount Alexander
In the year to August 2026, 102 new dwellings were approved across Mount Alexander. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 6.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Castlemaine Prison, 3.7 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 350 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Annual rainfall
- 598 mm
- 83 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 27.9°C
- 11 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.7°C
- 19 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3451, 66 of 5,536 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.2% (120 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3451, 1,554 rooftop-solar systems totalling 8.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,635 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 111 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
9 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3451 in 2025-26, rank 96 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 36, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Lisa Chesters Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lisa Chesters | 51.4% | 48.6% | +51.4 |
| 2022 | Lisa Chesters | 62.1% | 37.9% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | Lisa Chesters | 59.0% | 41.0% | -5.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Maree Edwards Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Maree Edwards ALP | 50.7% | 64.3% | 35.6% |
| 2018 | Maree Edwards ALP | 53.5% | 68.5% | 31.4% |
| 2014 | Maree Edwards ALP | 50.4% | 62.2% | 37.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Golden Point?
Every figure above is a suburb average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Golden Point
Is Golden Point a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Golden Point is low (31/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Golden Point?
Golden Point has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (82/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Golden Point?
Golden Point, VIC had a population of 102 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Golden Point, VIC?
The postcode for Golden Point, VIC is 3451.
How far is Golden Point from Melbourne?
Golden Point is 118 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 84 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Golden Point?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Golden Point was $58,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Golden Point?
There are too few current rental listings in Golden Point for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $300, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Golden Point?
The median age of residents in Golden Point was 55 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Golden Point?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Golden Point, Castlemaine Prison (3.7 km away), summer days average 27.9°C, winter nights 3.7°C, 598 mm of rain a year over 83 rainy days, and 11 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Golden Point?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Golden Point belong to?
Golden Point sits within the Mount Alexander local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Golden Point?
The average residential rates bill through Mount Alexander is $1,885 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Golden Point?
Across Mount Alexander, 102 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 6.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Golden Point in?
Golden Point sits within the federal Division of Bendigo, currently held by Lisa Chesters (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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