Locksley
VIC 3665 • Victoria
About Locksley
Locksley is a rural locality in the Shire of Strathbogie in northern Victoria, situated on the Longwood–Avenel Road approximately 152 kilometres north of Melbourne, 27 kilometres north-north-west of Seymour, and 23 kilometres south-west of Euroa. The locality covers an expansive area of around 85 square kilometres of open pastoral country and had a population of 131 at the 2021 Census. Originally known as Burnt Creek, Locksley takes its name from Tennyson's poem 'Locksley Hall' and has a history stretching back to the 1830s, when the area formed part of Henry Kent Hughes' Avenel pastoral station.
Locksley sits in the gently undulating landscape between the Great Dividing Range foothills and the northern plains, an area typical of the Strathbogie Ranges hinterland with grazing properties and rural holdings dominating the land use. The locality once hosted a Cobb & Co coach changing station on the old Sydney–Melbourne road, reflecting its historic role as a stopping point on the great inland route. Nearby townships of Avenel, Longwood, and Seymour provide basic services and rail access for residents, while the regional city of Shepparton lies to the north for broader shopping and healthcare needs.
Locksley falls under postcode 3665 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No scheduled local bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Longwood–Avenel Road connects to Hume Freeway; Seymour is closest V/Line hub
No local services within the locality; car required for all errands to Avenel, Longwood, or Seymour
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hurley Street