Pimpinio, Victoria

Pimpinio Victoria
Pimpinio
Coordinates	36°35′S 142°07′E / 36.583°S 142.117°E / -36.583; 142.117Coordinates: 36°35′S 142°07′E / 36.583°S 142.117°E / -36.583; 142.117
Population	184 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	3401[2]
LGA(s)	Rural City of Horsham
State electorate(s)	Lowan
Federal Division(s)	Mallee
Localities around Pimpinio: Little Desert Pimpinio Kalkee Dooen

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 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.^{[citation needed]}

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.^{[citation needed]}

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[]

External links[]

• Pimpinio Football & Netball Club