Lockington
VIC 3563 • Victoria
About Lockington
Lockington is a small town in northern Victoria, located within the Shire of Campaspe local government area approximately 198 kilometres north of Melbourne. Situated 25 kilometres from Rochester and 35 kilometres from Echuca, the town recorded a population of 850 at the 2021 Census and covers a substantial 119 square kilometres of the Campaspe district's flat, irrigated agricultural landscape. Lockington sits in the heart of the Murray-Darling Basin region, with a history shaped by the Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung, and Yorta Yorta peoples who called this country home for over 26,000 years before European settlement.
Lockington serves as a service centre for the surrounding farming district, with a general store, hotel, primary school, and community facilities. The town lies in a productive agricultural area known for irrigated cropping, dairying, and beef farming, supported by the Campaspe River catchment. Echuca to the north-east offers more comprehensive services including a hospital, secondary schools, and a notable tourist district along the Murray River. Lockington appeals to those who appreciate a close-knit rural community, affordable country living, and the wide open skies of Victoria's northern plains.
Lockington falls under postcode 3563 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 regional coach services — Echuca / Rochester Approx 30–45 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Echuca and Rochester are the nearest larger service towns; Bendigo is 75km south-west
Lockington is a small rural town with very limited local services — a car is essential for most shopping, healthcare, and everyday needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Burns Street