Pimpinio, Victoria
Pimpinio (/pɪmpɪˈnaɪoʊ/ pim-pi-NY-oh) is a small township in Victoria, Australia 15 km from the City of Horsham. At the 2006 census, Pimpinio had a population of 338.[3] By 2016 census, this had reduced to 184 people.[1]
| Pimpinio Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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  Pimpinio | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 36°35′S 142°07′E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 184 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3401[2] | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Rural City of Horsham | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lowan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Mallee | ||||||||||||||
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Pimpinio Post Office opened on 9 March 1875 and closed in 1980.[4]
Sports
The town has an Australian Rules football team and netball team competing in the Horsham & District Football League.
- Football- Under 14s, Under 17s, Reserves & Seniors
In 2005 & 2006 the Seniors won the HDFL premiership, thus making them back to back premiers, the success did not last long as they were knocked out of the 2007 finals.
Netball- 13 & Under, 15 & Under, 17 & Under, C Grade, B Grade & A Grade In 2007 the C Grade netball team won the HDFL (Horsham District Football League) premiership by beating a very strong Edenhope-Apsley Side.
They also have a cricket side, who have had a bit of success.
Golfers play at the course of the Pimpinio Golf Club on the Western Highway.[5]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Pimpinio". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- Postcode information for Pimpinio VIC. australia-postcodes.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Pimpinio (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- Golf Select, Pimpinio, retrieved 11 May 2009