Tatyoon, Victoria
| Tatyoon Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Tatyoon | |
| Coordinates | 37°31′S 142°56′E / 37.517°S 142.933°ECoordinates: 37°31′S 142°56′E / 37.517°S 142.933°E |
| Population | 130 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3378 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Rural City of Ararat |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
Tatyoon is a small town in the western region of Victoria. It is approximately 215 kilometres (134 mi) west of the state's capital, Melbourne. At the 2016 Census, Tatyoon had a population of 110.[1] The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "Water Catchment"[2]
The local football team, Tatyoon Hawks are a part of the Mininera & District Football League.[3] They won the 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011 premierships.
Tatyoon Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in May 1994[4]
Notable people[]
- David Astbury - AFL player, originally played for Tatyoon Hawks[5]
References[]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tatyoon (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2017.
- ^ Tatyoon Victorian Places
- ^ "Tatyoon Football Club". sportingpulse.com. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 8 February 2021
- ^ Brehaut, David (26 November 2009). "AFL Draft: New challenge for Rebels' trio". thecourier.com.au. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
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