Dhurringile, Victoria Explained

Type:town
Dhurringile
State:vic
Use Lga Map:yes
Coordinates:-36.5428°N 145.2225°W
Pushpin Label Position:right
Lga:City of Greater Shepparton
Postcode:3610
Pop:369
Stategov:Euroa
Fedgov:Nicholls

Dhurringile is a small town in Victoria, Australia. 10 km north of Murchison and approximately the same distance east of the Waranga Basin reservoir.[1] It is located in the City of Greater Shepparton. At the, Dhurringile had a population of 369.

The historic Dhurringile mansion (now part of HM Prison Dhurringile) is located in the town. Dhurringile was the name of a 65 room mansion built in 1875 by James Winter, a wealthy squatter. The name is thought to have an Aboriginal origin meaning emu’s back, which the hill on which the mansion is built is said to resemble.

The town has a small primary school. In 2023 just three students were enrolled.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dhurringile Victorian Places . 2023-06-25 . www.victorianplaces.com.au.
  2. https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/revealed-victorias-smallest-schools-deliver-big-benefits/news-story/db864a5c5b52ad1bfa1448448b6a6483