Browse property in Maryborough

Overview

Maryborough is a thriving regional town in Victoria, set on the Pyrenees Highway 58 km north of Ballarat and 168 km northwest of Melbourne. At the 2021 census the urban centre housed 7,769 residents, with the wider area reaching 8,160 – a growth of over 3 % since 2016. The town enjoys a temperate, dry climate with warm summers and cool winters, supporting outdoor events such as the monthly market, the New Year’s Highland Gathering and the national Energy Breakthrough human‑powered vehicle race.

Residents benefit from a range of amenities: the heritage‑listed Maryborough Municipal Olympic Swimming Complex, Princes Park, Phillips Gardens and Town Hall lie within walking distance of the centre. Education is served by three schools, while sport clubs cover football, soccer, cricket, golf and basketball. Transport links include the Pyrenees Highway, daily rail services to Ballarat and onward to Melbourne, and regular coach and bus connections; the Avoca line is slated for reopening.