Golden Plains
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Golden Plains Shire is a scenic region west of Melbourne, encompassing rural townships, vineyards, gold rush history, and family-friendly living. Visitors are drawn to its peaceful lifestyle, local produce, and access to nature reserves.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
—
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.85°, 143.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,282
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
92
English
99
Temperature
13.7°C
Summer Avg
19.0°C
Winter Avg
8.4°C
Record High
44.6°C
Record Low
-1.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
620 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.