Cavendish, Victoria

Cavendish is a township in the Shire of Southern Grampians in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, on the Wannon River. At the 2006 census, Cavendish and the surrounding area had a population of 454.[1]

Cavendish
Victoria
Sign and a small garden at Cavendish
Cavendish is located in Shire of Southern Grampians
Cavendish
Cavendish
Coordinates37°31′38″S 142°02′24″E
Population454 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3314
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Southern Grampians
State electorate(s)Lowan
Federal division(s)Wannon

The township was settled in the early 1850s, the Post Office opening on 1 April 1853.[2] A railway line linking the town to Hamilton was opened on 2 November 1915 and closed on 1 July 1979.[3][4]

The mobile library from Hamilton makes regular visits, and there is also a Men's Shed. The local pub, The Bunyip Hotel is situated on the banks of the Wannon River. The Bridge Cafe is also a small general store, with gas bottle exchange available, and clean and welcoming dine-in facilities. There is a walk (Settlers Walk) along the Wannon River, with views of waterbirds and other birds, as well as sheep, which, along with cattle, are a major local industry.

Four churches service the community. There is also a caravan/camping area, a police station, and some accommodation. The town has a kindergarten and a primary school. It has a football team playing in the South West District Football League. Former AFL player Shannon Watt is from Cavendish but played football for Hamilton. [5]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Cavendish (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
  2. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.
  3. The Argus (Melbourne), Wednesday, 3 November 1915, p. 11
  4. The Horsham - Hamilton via Balmoral Railway Turton, Keith W. Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin July 1968 pp. 153–171
  5. "Watt life's all about". nmfc.com.au. 1 August 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2023.

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