Maroona, Victoria

Maroona is a rural village in the western region of Victoria, Australia. It is approximately 229 kilometres (142 mi) west of the state's capital, Melbourne. Maroona is part of the statistical area of Tatyoon which at the 2021 Census, had a population of 80.[1]

Maroona
Victoria
Maroona is located in Rural City of Ararat
Maroona
Maroona
Coordinates37°27′S 142°52′E
Population80 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3377
Location
LGA(s)Rural City of Ararat
State electorate(s)Ripon

Maroona sits on the junction of the Western standard gauge line and the Portland railway line. The lines were built as 1,600 mm (5 ft 3 in) (broad gauge) from Ararat to Portland in 1877.[2] and 1913 the Gheringhap–Maroona line was opened, junctioning with the line at Gheringhap.[3] They were converted to standard gauge in 1995.[4] The grain handling facility at Maroona railway station has been closed.

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Maroona (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  2. Sid Brown (March 1990). "Tracks Across the State". Newsrail. Australian Railway Historical Society (Victorian Division). pp. 71–76.
  3. "VICSIG – Infrastructure – Inverleigh". www.vicsig.net. Retrieved 23 April 2008.
  4. "VICSIG - Infrastructure - Line Data Portland line". www.vicsig.net. Retrieved 14 October 2008.


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