Murtoa
VIC 3390 • Victoria
About Murtoa
Murtoa is a charming country town situated around Lake Marma on the Wimmera Highway, approximately 305 kilometres north-west of Melbourne in the Wimmera region of Victoria. Part of the Shire of Yarriambiack, Murtoa has a population of around 897 residents and sits about 30 kilometres from Horsham, the regional capital. The town's name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning 'home of the lizard', and its post office has operated since 1874, reflecting its deep historical roots in the Victorian grain belt.
Murtoa is a quaint lakeside community known for its unique heritage attractions, including the famous Stick Shed — a vast timber-framed grain store that is one of the largest buildings of its type in the world. The town supports a small but tight-knit rural community, with local schools, sporting clubs, and services catering to families and retirees alike. Surrounded by productive farmland in the heart of wheat and canola country, Murtoa offers an authentic slice of outback Victorian life with a strong sense of community identity.
Murtoa falls under postcode 3390 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
- V/Line coach services — Horsham / Melbourne 30 min to Horsham, ~4 hrs to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Most residents commute locally within the Wimmera region. Horsham is the nearest major service centre at 30km.
The town centre and lake foreshore are accessible on foot; a car is needed for most shopping and services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Webb Street
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15 Munro Street
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