Population 454 (2011 census) LGA(s) Shire of Buloke Postal code 3482 Federal division Division of Mallee | Postcode(s) 3482 State electorate(s) Mildura Local time Sunday 4:26 PM | |
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Location 307 km (191 mi) NW of Melbourne
167 km (104 mi) NW of Bendigo
104 km (65 mi) NE of Horsham
48 km (30 mi) E of Warracknabeal
35 km (22 mi) N of Donald Weather 14°C, Wind SW at 43 km/h, 46% Humidity | ||
Watchem is a town in north western Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Buloke local government area and on the Sunraysia Highway, 307 kilometres (191 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from nearby Donald. At the 2011 census, Watchem and the surrounding area had a population of 454.
Map of Watchem VIC 3482, Australia
Watchem has a thriving lake based within walking distance from the town centre. The Watchem lake is beautiful with its rural and tranquil setting.
The Post Office opened on 2 November 1889.
With its neighbouring township Birchip, Watchem has a football team (Birchip-Watchem) competing in the North Central Football League.
References
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