Thornton, Victoria
Thornton is a small town in nestling on the banks of the Goulburn River in the state of Victoria, Australia. It is in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. The town is approximately halfway between Alexandra and Eildon. The town had a population of 299 at the 2016 census.[2]
Thornton Victoria | |
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Thornton | |
Coordinates | 37°15′S 145°48′E |
Population | 299 (2016 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3712 |
Elevation | 200 m (656 ft) |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Shire of Murrindindi |
State electorate(s) | Eildon |
Federal Division(s) | Indi |
History
The locality was named after a nearby pastoral run called Thornton Run that was established in 1840.[3]
Thornton Post Office opened on 22 August 1914 and closed in 1988.[4]
Services
The township has a Hotel and a caravan park in the centre of town. Petrol is available for purchase at the service station.
Sport
The Thornton-Eildon District Football & Netball Club play their home games on the Thornton recreation reserve. The club competes in the Outer East Football Netball League.
Tourism
To the south of Thornton is the Cathedral Ranges National Park where the visitor can participate in bushwalking or go rockclimbing.
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Thornton, Victoria. |
- "2016 Census QuickStats Alexandra". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 7 January 2021.
- "2016 Census QuickStats: Thornton (Vic.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au.
- "Thornton | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au.
- Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 18 January 2021