Riverside
VIC 3401 • Victoria
About Riverside
Riverside is a rural locality in the Horsham Rural City local government area, situated in the Wimmera region of western Victoria. The locality spans approximately 27 square kilometres and had a population of 287 at the 2021 Census. It lies adjacent to the city of Horsham — the main regional centre of the Wimmera — and is characterised by the flat, open agricultural plains that define this part of Victoria, with a median household income reflective of the broader regional area.
The Wimmera River runs near Horsham and lends the locality its name, with the broader Horsham area offering recreational facilities, shops, schools, and health services at the Wimmera Medical Centre. Residents of Riverside enjoy proximity to Horsham's amenities while maintaining a rural outlook, and the region is a convenient base for day trips to the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles, and Little Desert National Park. Agriculture — primarily dryland cropping and grazing — underpins the local economy.
Riverside 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
- Regional coaches from Horsham — Melbourne CBD, Adelaide 3.5 hours to Melbourne
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Via Western Highway (A8); Horsham is the main regional service hub for the Wimmera
A dispersed rural locality with no local shops; residents drive into Horsham for all services and amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.