Molesworth is a town in the upper Goulburn Valley region of Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Murrindindi and on the Goulburn Valley Highway,[2] 125 kilometres (78 mi) northeast of the state capital, Melbourne.

Molesworth
Victoria
Molesworth Hall
Molesworth is located in Shire of Murrindindi
Molesworth
Molesworth
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Coordinates37°09′36″S 145°32′22″E / 37.16000°S 145.53944°E / -37.16000; 145.53944
Population91 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1.025/km2 (2.654/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3718
Elevation175 m (574 ft)
Area88.8 km2 (34.3 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Murrindindi
CountyAnglesey
State electorate(s)Eildon
Federal division(s)Indi
Localities around Molesworth:
Highlands Caveat Yarck
Killingworth Molesworth Cathkin
Yea Limestone Whanregarwen

Molesworth Post Office was opened on 1 January 1875 and was closed on 30 June 1994.[3] The railway arrived in 1890 and the station was closed in 1978.

Facilities in the town include a caravan park/campground, general store and public hall.

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Molesworth (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 July 2022.  
  2. ^ Google Maps, search "Molesworth, Victoria"
  3. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 22 August 2011