Glenorchy
VIC 3385 • Victoria
About Glenorchy
Glenorchy is a small historic town in the Wimmera district of Victoria, located 257 kilometres north-west of Melbourne within the Northern Grampians Shire. Situated on the banks of the Wimmera River, the locality had a population of 131 at the 2021 census. The town was established around the Four Posts Inn in 1847 and surveyed in 1850 by Robert Buchanan, who named it after Glen Orchy in Scotland. Today it remains a quiet rural community surrounded by the broad agricultural plains of western Victoria.
The Wimmera River corridor offers scenic landscapes and occasional fishing opportunities for locals and travellers passing through. The nearest service centre is Stawell, approximately 23 kilometres to the south-east, where residents access supermarkets, medical services, and schools. The Grampians National Park is within easy driving distance, making Glenorchy a quiet base for those who appreciate wide-open spaces and rural Victoria's unhurried lifestyle.
Glenorchy 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
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- McHarry's Buslines regional coach — Horsham / Stawell / Ballarat Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Remote rural locality; car is the primary mode of transport. Nearest significant centre is Horsham (53 km NW) or Stawell (23 km SE).
Tiny rural township with no footpaths or public transit; a vehicle is essential for all daily needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.