Tatyoon is a small town in the western region of Victoria. It is approximately 215 kilometres (134 mi) west of the state's capital, Melbourne. At the 2021 Census, Tatyoon had a population of 130.[1] The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "Water Catchment"[2]

Tatyoon
Victoria
Tatyoon is located in Rural City of Ararat
Tatyoon
Tatyoon
Coordinates37°31′S 142°56′E / 37.517°S 142.933°E / -37.517; 142.933
Population130 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3378
Location
LGA(s)Rural City of Ararat
State electorate(s)Ripon

The local football team, Tatyoon Hawks are a part of the Mininera & District Football League.[3] They won the 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2023 premierships.

Tatyoon Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in May 1994[4]

In 2023, Tatyoon was featured in a series of videos produced by Worksafe Victoria promoting farm safety.[5]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tatyoon (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 November 2022.  
  2. ^ Tatyoon Victorian Places
  3. ^ "Tatyoon Football Club". sportingpulse.com. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
  4. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 8 February 2021
  5. ^ "Farmer story: Tatyoon". WorkSafe Victoria. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
  6. ^ Brehaut, David (26 November 2009). "AFL Draft: New challenge for Rebels' trio". thecourier.com.au. Retrieved 15 December 2012.