Pimpinio, Victoria

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
Victoria
Pimpinio
Coordinates36°35′S 142°07′E
Population184 (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 Wail
Duchembegarra Pimpinio Kalkee
Vectis Dooen

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.

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.

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
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Pimpinio". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  2. Postcode information for Pimpinio VIC. australia-postcodes.com. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
  3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Pimpinio (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 June 2010.
  4. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
  5. Golf Select, Pimpinio, retrieved 11 May 2009



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