Population 419 (2011 census) LGA(s) Shire of Loddon Postal code 3575 Federal division Division of Murray | Postcode(s) 3575 State electorate(s) Murray Plains Local time Friday 7:51 AM | |
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Location 254 km (158 mi) NW of Melbourne
86 km (53 mi) NW of Bendigo
66 km (41 mi) W of Echuca Weather 7°C, Wind SW at 8 km/h, 83% Humidity | ||
Pyramid Hill is a town in Victoria, Australia in the Shire of Loddon 254 kilometres (158 mi) north of Melbourne and 86 kilometres (53 mi) north of Bendigo. At the 2011 census, Pyramid Hill had a population of 419. The town has a railway station.
Map of Pyramid Hill VIC 3575, Australia
The town is named after a nearby hill that rises 180 metres above sea level. Originally the town was situated at the base of Pyramid Hill, but was relocated when the railway station was built.
It was the first plastic bag free area in Australia.
The Post Office opened on 17 November 1875. The railway arrived in 1884.
The town has an Australian Rules football team, Pyramid Hill Football Netball Club competes in the Loddon Valley Football League.
Golfers play at the course of the Pyramid Hill Golf Club on Victoria Street.
The town has one radio station which broadcasts a syndicated programme from the Power Country FM group on the 88 MHz frequency.