Dhurringile is a small town in Victoria, Australia. 10 km north of Murchison and approximately the same distance east of the Waranga Basin reservoir.[2] It is located in the City of Greater Shepparton. At the 2021 census, Dhurringile had a population of 369.[1]

Dhurringile
Victoria
Langham Road, with the primary school and community centre on the left
Dhurringile is located in City of Greater Shepparton
Dhurringile
Dhurringile
Coordinates36°32′34″S 145°13′21″E / 36.54278°S 145.22250°E / -36.54278; 145.22250
Population369 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3610
LGA(s)City of Greater Shepparton
State electorate(s)Euroa
Federal division(s)Nicholls

The historic Dhurringile mansion (now part of HM Prison Dhurringile) is located in the town. Dhurringile was the name of a 65 room mansion built in 1875 by James Winter, a wealthy squatter. The name is thought to have an Aboriginal origin meaning emu’s back, which the hill on which the mansion is built is said to resemble.

The town has a small primary school. In 2023 just three students were enrolled.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Dhurringile (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 17 September 2017.  
  2. ^ "Dhurringile | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  3. ^ https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/revealed-victorias-smallest-schools-deliver-big-benefits/news-story/db864a5c5b52ad1bfa1448448b6a6483

External links edit

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