Digby
VIC 3309 • Victoria
About Digby
Digby is a small rural town in the Western District of Victoria, situated within the Shire of Glenelg approximately 366 kilometres west of Melbourne and 47 kilometres west of Hamilton. The town sits on the Stokes River, a tributary of the Glenelg River, amidst a predominantly pastoral landscape of rolling sheep and cattle country. With a 2021 Census population of 122 residents, Digby is one of Victoria's quieter Western District communities.
The town retains a number of historic buildings, including a community memorial hall, that reflect its origins dating back to European settlement in the 1830s when the Henty Brothers established the first pastoral runs in the area. Hamilton is the nearest regional centre, providing access to hospital, schools, shopping, and services. Digby suits those drawn to the tranquil rhythms of Western District farming life, with the surrounding countryside offering outdoor recreation including fishing on the Stokes and Glenelg rivers.
Digby falls under postcode 3309 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
- Very limited services — Hamilton Approx. 45–50 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hamilton is the nearest regional hub, approx. 47 km east; accessed via local rural roads
A private vehicle is essential for almost all errands in this small rural town
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.