Central Goldfields Shire
<h2 data-block-key="zcf6c">About the Central Goldfields Shire</h2><p data-block-key="5esi7"><b>The Central Goldfields Shire, with Maryborough as its major service centre, is located at the geographic heart of Victoria, approximately 168 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD.</b></p><p data-block-key="6jhe5">The region is defined by its rich Gold Rush history from the 1850s, which left a stunning legacy of grand Victorian-era architecture, including the ornate Maryborough Railway Station, offering a genuine heritage and country lifestyle.</p><p data-block-key="chlkd">Central Goldfields provides an appealing lifestyle for those seeking affordable housing and a slower pace, while still being within an hour's drive of the major regional centres of Ballarat and Bendigo. Its economy is supported by a mix of agriculture (grain, sheep grazing), manufacturing, and tourism, with visitors drawn to the historic townships, antique shops, and the area's ongoing gold prospecting opportunities. The Shire is also home to major community events like the Energy Breakthrough, showcasing its strong community and sporting facilities.</p><p data-block-key="cr6lq">The Traditional Owners and true sovereigns of the land now known as the Central Goldfields Shire are the Dja Dja Wurrung People of the Kulin Nation.</p><p data-block-key="anba9">Central Goldfields Shire Council is the local council for the municipality; visit the Central Goldfields Shire Council website to learn more about the latest news, extensive community services, and its focus on fostering a thriving, prosperous, and inclusive community.</p><p data-block-key="4a74o"><b>Ready to discover what each unique area in the Central Goldfields Shire has to offer? Explore our suburb and town profiles below to learn more about each locality, including median prices for sale and rent.</b></p>