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Town in Victoria, Australia
Waanyarra
Victoria
A sign marking "The Historic Township of Waanyarra"
Waanyarra is located in Shire of LoddonWaanyarraWaanyarra
Coordinates36°50′S 143°50′E / 36.833°S 143.833°E / -36.833; 143.833
Population57 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)3516
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Loddon
State electorate(s)Ripon
Federal division(s)Mallee

Waanyarra is a locality in the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia, 178 kilometres (111 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne and 39 kilometres (24 mi) west of Bendigo. At the 2021 census, Waanyarra had a population of 57.

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.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Waanyarra". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 30 July 2023. Edit this at Wikidata

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