Eildon, Victoria
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| Population | 733 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3713 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Murrindindi |
| State electorate(s) | Eildon |
| Federal Division(s) | Indi |
Eildon is a town in Victoria, Australia. It is located near Lake Eildon, on the Goulburn Valley Highway, in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2011 Census, Eildon had a population of 733.[1]
History
A Post Office named Eildon opened on 14 November 1890 and closed in 1893. Later a Post Office named Eildon Weir opened on 23 August 1915 and was renamed Eildon in about 1950.[2]
The township was relocated to its present position when the new dam was built in the 1950s.
Recreation
The lake that shares its name with the town is a renowned playground for water sports and camping.
Together with its neighbouring township Thornton, Eildon has an Australian Rules football team (Thornton-Eildon) competing in the Yarra Valley Mountain District Football League.[3]
Golfers play at the course of the Eildon Golf Club on Jamieson Road.[4]
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