Bushfire risk
Amherst has a bushfire overlay, indicating elevated fire‑risk across the area
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Amherst, VIC 3371
Overview
Nestled 5 km west of Talbot and 173 km north‑west of Melbourne, Amherst spreads over 33.7 km² of rolling paddocks dotted with four parks that make up almost 7 % of the area. The locality is framed by historic gold workings, a state forest to the north and the Amherst Vineyard‑Winery, which produces the “Daisy Creek” red and white wines. Nearby natural attractions such as Deep Dam, Buchan Dam and Hard Hill add outdoor appeal, while the sole remaining landmark of the original township is the Amherst Cemetery on Avoca Road.
With just 63 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Amherst is a quiet, largely owner‑occupied community, 83.4 % of homes are owned and households are mainly childless couples working in labour‑er roles. Residents enjoy a tranquil, rural lifestyle and rely on the nearby town of Talbot for most services, with easy road access linking the locality to the broader Central Goldfields region.
Region type mix
Regional
100%
Area Insights
Land use
Much of Amherst consists of non‑residential, agricultural‑zoned land on large rural parcels
Broadband connectivity
The Amherst locality is primarily served by satellite NBN (Sky Muster) for internet access
School catchment – secondary
Amherst is also in the catchment for Maryborough Education Centre (Prep‑12)
School catchment – primary
Amherst falls within the Talbot Primary School catchment area
Local government
Amherst is administered by the Central Goldfields Council
Streets in Amherst
Street
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| Mcintyres Road |
88008 m² | - |
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Properties in Amherst
Address
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| 135 Mcintyres Road | House |
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Nearby schools
Type:
Ordered by:
Talbot Kindergarten
3.3 km
A G Leech Kindergarten
14.0 km
Roseberry House Early Learning Centre Maryborough
14.7 km
T L Stone Memorial Kindergarten
14.6 km
Goldfields Family Centre
14.7 km
Californian Gully Kindergarten
15.3 km
Clunes & District Preschool Centre
18.2 km
Waubra Children's Service
19.9 km
Avoca Preschool
19.4 km
* Approximate straight-line distances