Waanyarra
| Waanyarra Victoria | |
|---|---|
 A sign marking "The Historic Township of Waanyarra" | |
  Waanyarra | |
| Coordinates | 36°50′S 143°50′E / 36.833°S 143.833°E |
| Population | 57 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3516 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Loddon |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
| Federal division(s) | Mallee |
Waanyarra is a locality in north central Victoria, Australia. The locality is in the Shire of Loddon, 178 kilometres (111 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne and 39 kilometres (24 mi) west of Bendigo.
Originally a small township existed here which arose due to the discovery of gold. Commencing in the 1860s, the township supported 2 hotels, several stores, a school and a post office, which remained open until the 1920s. Nothing now remains other than foundations, an old cemetery and recreation reserve.
At the 2021 census, Waanyarra had a population of 57.[1]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waanyarra". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 July 2023.
External links
Media related to Waanyarra at Wikimedia Commons- PDF from State of Victoria Parks
