Golden Plains is a semi-rural setting where the pace is more relaxed and the sense of community is strong. Liveability surveys, such as the Bank West Quality of Life Index have ranked Golden Plains as the most liveable place in Western Victoria and within the top 20 most liveable places in the whole of Australia. With an excellent range of pre-schools, kindergartens, primary schools, age care and medical services, sports and recreation facilities, and active community development programs in place, you can focus on health and wellbeing for the whole family. Choose from wide open spaces, historic townships and urban centres. Golden Plains provides an attractive range of lifestyle options. Golden Plains has a strong and vibrant culture of appreciation for high quality food and wine, the arts, heritage, nature and recreation, complimented by access to regional offerings in Geelong, Ballarat, the Surf Coast and Melbourne.