Pimpinio
VIC 3401 • Victoria
About Pimpinio
Pimpinio is a small rural town in Victoria's Wimmera region, located within the Rural City of Horsham approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Horsham and 317 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a population of around 191 residents, Pimpinio was established in the 1870s and grew as a service centre for the surrounding grain-farming district. The town's flat, open agricultural landscape is typical of the Wimmera plains, characterised by vast wheat and canola paddocks stretching to the horizon.
Pimpinio offers a quiet rural lifestyle centred on the local farming community and the close-knit bonds that define small Wimmera towns. The town has a primary school and a community hall that serve as focal points for local gatherings and events. Horsham, the regional centre, provides comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling, making Pimpinio well-suited for those who value wide-open spaces and an unhurried country pace while retaining access to essential services. The town is popular with farming families and those with a connection to the land.
Pimpinio falls under postcode 3401 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
- Local school buses — Horsham 20 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car essential for local movement; Horsham has V/Line services to Melbourne
Small rural town with limited footpaths; car required for most journeys
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.