Calivil
VIC 3573 • Victoria
About Calivil
Calivil is a rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Loddon, located in the state's north-central wheat and sheep belt approximately 50 kilometres north of Bendigo. Covering nearly 139 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 178 at the 2021 Census and is characterised by flat, irrigated agricultural land shaped by the Waranga Western Channel system. The name 'Calivil' is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning 'musk duck', reflecting the area's rich birdlife along the water channels that crisscross the locality.
Calivil was established as a farming settlement in the 1860s and 1870s, with irrigation infrastructure playing a defining role in its development — particularly after the completion of the Waranga Western Channel in the early 1920s, which transformed the district into productive farmland. The locality is home to scattered farmsteads and is interlaced with irrigation channels supporting grain and dairy agriculture. The nearby township of Dingee (approximately 10 kilometres) provides access to local schooling and basic services, while Bendigo offers the full range of regional amenities. Calivil suits those drawn to a quiet, rural agricultural lifestyle in Victoria's Loddon district.
Calivil falls under postcode 3573 and is governed by Shire of Loddon Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus service — Dingee (approx. 10km) and Bendigo (approx. 50km) are the nearest service centres N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Access via Calivil Road and Loddon Valley Highway. Dingee (10km) for local needs; Bendigo for full regional services.
A car is essential for all daily needs in this farming locality; Dingee (10km) and Bendigo (50km) provide the nearest services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.