South Purrumbete, Victoria

South Purrumbete
Town
South Purrumbete is located in Corangamite Shire
South Purrumbete
South Purrumbete
Interactive map of South Purrumbete
Coordinates: 38°21′S 143°13′E / 38.350°S 143.217°E / -38.350; 143.217
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total124 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode
3260
Localities around South Purrumbete
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South Purrumbete is a locality in the Shire of Corangamite, Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, South Purrumbete had a population of 124.[1]

History

The Purrumbete pastoral run was established in the area in 1838. Smaller farm selections in the area were taken up around 1872 to 1976. The land was volcanic and suitable for grazing and dairying. A school was established in 1877, with Catholic and Presbyterian churches soon after. The school closed in 1993.[2] The churches have also closed.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Purrumbete". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Purrumbete South". Victorian Places. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "South Purrumbete Catholic Church - Former". Australia's Christian Heritage. 17 January 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2025.
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