Browse townhouse property in Skipton

Overview

Skipton sits on the banks of Mount Emu Creek, 166 km west of Melbourne and 52 km south‑west of Ballarat along the Glenelg Highway, giving easy road access to both the state capital and the regional centre. At the 2016 census the town’s population was 586, and it is celebrated as “the home of the platypus”. A lively community calendar includes a monthly Variety Market at the historic Mechanics Hall, an annual Rose Festival after the Melbourne Cup, and a long‑standing football/netball club that competes in the Central Highlands league. Residents also enjoy the rail‑trail that links Skipton to Ballarat for cyclists, and the local golf course on Geelong‑Skipton Road.

The town’s amenities reflect its heritage, with the heritage‑listed St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, a courthouse, fire station and police station all within a few kilometres of the centre. These services, together with the scenic creek and well‑maintained public spaces, support a range of housing that accommodates families and retirees seeking a relaxed, small‑town lifestyle.

Region type mix: Regional 100%.