Population 733 (2011 census) Elevation 232 m Local time Wednesday 3:32 AM | Postcode(s) 3713 Postal code 3713 | |
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Location 141 km (88 mi) NE of Melbourne57 km (35 mi) SW of Mansfield26 km (16 mi) E of Alexandra Weather 14°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 78% Humidity Points of interest Mount Torbreck, Snobs Creek Estate Wi, Eildon War Memorial, Snobs Creek Falls | ||
Eildon is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located near Lake Eildon, on the Goulburn Valley Highway, in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2011 Census, Eildon had a population of 733.
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Map of Eildon VIC 3713, Australia
History
A Post Office named Eildon opened on 14 November 1890 and closed in 1893. Later a Post Office named Eildon Weir opened on 23 August 1915 and was renamed Eildon in about 1950.
The township was relocated to its present position when the new dam was built in the 1950s.
Recreation
The lake that shares its name with the town is a renowned playground for water sports and camping.
Together with its neighbouring township Thornton, Eildon has an Australian Rules football team (Thornton-Eildon) competing in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League.
Golfers play at the course of the Eildon Golf Club on Jamieson Road.