Tatyoon
Tatyoon is a small town in the western region of Victoria. It is approximately 215 kilometres (134 mi) west of the state's capital, Melbourne. At the 2021 Census, Tatyoon had a population of 130.[1] The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "Water Catchment"[2]
| Tatyoon Victoria | |
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  Tatyoon | |
| Coordinates | 37°31′S 142°56′E |
| Population | 130 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3378 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Rural City of Ararat |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
The local football team, Tatyoon Hawks are a part of the Mininera & District Football League.[3] They won the 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2011 premierships.
Tatyoon Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in May 1994[4]
Notable people
- David Astbury - AFL player, originally played for Tatyoon Hawks[5]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tatyoon (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
- Tatyoon Victorian Places
- "Tatyoon Football Club". sportingpulse.com. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
- Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 8 February 2021
- Brehaut, David (26 November 2009). "AFL Draft: New challenge for Rebels' trio". thecourier.com.au. Retrieved 15 December 2012.
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