Population 971 (2006 census) Time zone AEST (UTC+10) Region Sunraysia Local time Thursday 8:07 PM | Postcode(s) 3505 LGA(s) Rural City of Mildura Postal code 3505 Federal division Division of Mallee | |
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Location 548 km (341 mi) from Melbourne
14 km (9 mi) from Mildura
15 km (9 mi) from Irymple
4 km (2 mi) from Merbein Weather 33°C, Wind S at 16 km/h, 15% Humidity | ||
Birwoodton is a locality situated in the Sunraysia region, in north western Victoria, Australia. The place by road, is situated about 4 kilometres south of Merbein and 14 kilometres northwest of Mildura.
Map of Birdwoodton VIC 3505, Australia
Named after William Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, leader of the ANZAC forces at the Battle of Gallipoli, it was established as an agricultural soldier settler scheme soon after World War I. The Post Office opened on 19 July 1920 (closed in 1978).
The locality is predominantly devoted to grape production.
References
Birdwoodton, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA