Dadswells Bridge
VIC 3385 • Victoria
About Dadswells Bridge
Dadswells Bridge is a small locality in Victoria's Wimmera region, situated along the Western Highway approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Horsham and 28 kilometres north-west of Stawell. The locality spans nearly 129 square kilometres and falls within the Rural City of Horsham and the Shire of Northern Grampians local government areas. With a 2021 Census population of 69 residents, it is a thinly settled community that serves primarily as a rest stop and tourist attraction on the highway route between Melbourne and Adelaide.
Dadswells Bridge is best known as the home of the Giant Koala — a 14-metre bronze sculpture named 'Sam', regarded as the guardian of the Grampians and one of Australia's iconic 'Big Things'. The tourist complex includes a restaurant and souvenir shop, drawing travellers heading to and from the Grampians National Park. The surrounding Wimmera landscape features open plains and distant ranges, and the locality sits at the western gateway to the Grampians, making it a natural stopping point for visitors to this popular national park.
Dadswells Bridge falls under postcode 3385 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited coach services (Firefly/Greyhound) — Melbourne or Adelaide (highway coaches) approx. 3.5 hours to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Located directly on the Western Highway (A8), providing straightforward access to Melbourne via Stawell and Ballarat.
A car is essential for all daily needs; the locality has no local shops or services beyond the tourist complex
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.