Molesworth is a rural locality in Victoria, 126 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 55 minutes by car. Population is 91; the median age is 61 and the median household income is $64,948 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality grew 26.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $351 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. Molesworth is characterised by high bushfire risk and high crime risk. Walkability is low.
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The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 91. 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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Is Molesworth safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Molesworth sits in the high band, with 12 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 100% on the prior year.
12 offences
100.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20254 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Molesworth is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, 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 Molesworth.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 34
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
Murrindindi: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Molesworth is home to 91 residents, with a median age of 61 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $65,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
91
Median Age
61
Median Household Income
$64,948/yr
Census Median Rent
$351/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$34,320/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
27.0%
Total Dwellings
37
Owner-Occupier Rate
88.9%
Houses
89.2%
Rental Stress
28.1%
Mortgage Stress
32.0%
Work From Home
41.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.1%
- Employment Rate
- 57%
- Completed Year 12
- 46.2%
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 $1,973 a year through Murrindindi based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 95%
- Parks and recreation 4%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Murrindindi
In the year to August 2026, 82 new dwellings were approved across Murrindindi. That mix is 76 houses and 6 units. Approvals are up 83.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Taungurung Land and Waters Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2009).
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 Alexandra (Post Office), 17.0 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 174 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 648 mm
- 72 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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 3718, 0 of 140 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.
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.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Helen Haines Independent
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Helen Haines | 43.3% | 56.7% | -1.4 |
| 2022 | Helen Haines | 44.7% | 55.3% | -7.5 |
| 2019 | Helen Haines | 37.3% | 62.7% | +7.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Cindy McLeish Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cindy McLeish LP | 53.3% | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2018 | Cindy McLeish LP | 50.2% | 47.6% | 52.4% |
| 2014 | Cindy McLeish LP | 51.7% | 46.2% | 53.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Molesworth?
Every figure above is a locality 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.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 91 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Killingworth VIC 3717
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Whanregarwen VIC 3714
Limestone VIC 3717
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Common questions about Molesworth
Is Molesworth a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Molesworth is high (90/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Molesworth?
Molesworth has a high recorded bushfire history (97/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (74/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Molesworth?
Molesworth, VIC had a population of 91 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Molesworth, VIC?
The postcode for Molesworth, VIC is 3718.
How far is Molesworth from Melbourne?
Molesworth is 126 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 115 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Molesworth?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Molesworth was $64,948 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 Molesworth?
There are too few current rental listings in Molesworth for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $351, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Molesworth?
The median age of residents in Molesworth was 61 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Molesworth at risk of bushfire?
Molesworth has a high recorded bushfire history (97/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Molesworth walkable?
Molesworth scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Molesworth?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Molesworth, Alexandra (Post Office) (17 km away), 648 mm of rain a year over 72 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Molesworth?
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 Molesworth belong to?
Molesworth sits within the Murrindindi local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Molesworth?
The average residential rates bill through Murrindindi is $1,973 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Molesworth?
Across Murrindindi, 82 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 83.3% 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 Molesworth in?
Molesworth sits within the federal Division of Indi, currently held by Helen Haines (Independent).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- 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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