Population 618 (2011 census) LGA(s) Shire of Moyne Postal code 3286 | Postcode(s) 3286 State electorate(s) Polwarth Federal division Division of Wannon | |
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Macarthur /məˈkɑːθə/ is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Hamilton-Port Fairy Road. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon. At the 2011 census, Macarthur and the surrounding area had a population of 618.
Contents
Map of MacArthur VIC 3286, Australia
History
Macarthur Post Office opened 1 January 1862.
Community
The town in conjunction with neighbouring township Hawkesdale has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Mininera & District Football League.
Golfers play at the course of the Macarthur Golf Club on Hamilton Road.
Macarthur is also the site of the large Macarthur Wind Farm, completed in 2013.
References
Macarthur, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA