Redbank, Victoria Explained

Redbank
State:vic
Type:town
Lga:Pyrenees Shire
Coordinates:-36.9361°N 143.3236°W
Use Lga Map:yes
Postcode:3477
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pop:94
Stategov:Riopn
Fedgov:Mallee
Dist1:205
Dir1:NW
Location1:Melbourne
Dist2:93
Dir2:NW
Location2:Ballarat
Dist3:10
Dir3:N
Location3:Moonambel

Redbank is a town in central Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Pyrenees local government area, 151km (94miles) west of the state capital, Melbourne. At the, Redbank had a population of 94.

In 1860 Gold was discovered in Redbank leading to about 2000 people to rush to the area however in 1861 gold was found elsewhere and much of the town relocated. [1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Redbank Victorian Places. 2021-03-18. www.victorianplaces.com.au.