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Overview

Heathcote, a town of 2,962 residents (2021 Census), sits 110 km north of Melbourne and 40 km south‑east of Bendigo in the City of Greater Bendigo. The community enjoys a vibrant food and wine scene – it is part of a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and the centre of the acclaimed Heathcote Shiraz wine region, with award‑winning restaurants such as Chauncy. Families benefit from two primary schools, a library, health services, a visitor centre and a calendar of festivals including the Film, Harvest and Wine & Food events.

Convenient road links via the Northern and McIvor Highways connect the town to Bendigo and Melbourne, while the 50‑km O’Keefe Rail Trail offers a popular cycling and walking route. Local amenities such as the post office, police and fire stations sit alongside heritage‑listed sandstone buildings and a new Community Hub redevelopment, providing a mix of historic homes and contemporary dwellings for residents.