Amherst is a locality situated within the Shire of Central Goldfields in Victoria, Australia. Much of the original township has been destroyed by fire, and little remains other than Amherst Cemetery at 235 Avoca Road, Talbot.

In 2016, Amherst had a population of 54 people with the predominant age group being 60–69 years. Homes were 80% owner-occupied. Households were primarily childless couples, and residents generally worked in professional occupations.(Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics).