Colbinabbin
VIC 3559 • Victoria
About Colbinabbin
Colbinabbin is a small rural town in the Shire of Campaspe in northern Victoria, located approximately 151 kilometres north of Melbourne and 59 kilometres north-east of Bendigo, on the banks of Cornella Creek. With a population of 285 at the 2021 Census, it is a compact agricultural community set within a broad wheat and sheep-farming landscape. The town's name is derived from a Ngurai-illamwurrung word meaning "the meeting of the black and red soils", reflecting the rich and varied farmland of the Campaspe district.
Colbinabbin has a small but close-knit community, centred on the historic Colbinabbin Hotel and local amenities including a primary school and general facilities. The town is surrounded by dryland cropping farms and pastoral properties characteristic of central Victoria's Murray Plains. Rochester, approximately 30 kilometres to the north-west, is the nearest significant service town, while Echuca is accessible for larger shopping and medical needs. The area suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle in a quiet, traditional farming community.
Colbinabbin falls under postcode 3559 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited school bus services — Local school runs only N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Bendigo is the nearest major city (59 km south); Rochester and Echuca are closest service centres
A rural town with minimal local services; a car is essential for most daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mitchell Street