Durham Ox, Victoria
| Durham Ox Victoria | |
|---|---|
 The Durham Ox sign | |
| Population | 60 (SAL 2021)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3576 |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Loddon |
| State electorate(s) | Murray Plains |
| Federal division(s) | Murray |
Durham Ox is a small rural locality in the Shire of Loddon in Victoria, Australia.
It is situated near the Serpentine Creek, a tributary of the Loddon River. This is a highly valuable natural resource to both the local tourism and agricultural economies.
This small but vibrant community is widely known because of the 'OX' landmark that lies on the Loddon Valley Highway. The 'OX' stands next to the former Durham Ox Store site which was destroyed by a fire in September 1996 and never rebuilt. Post boxes, bus stop, telephone box and a parking area also mark this spot.
In the 2011 flood event, the Serpentine creek which runs close to the town, overflowed and inundated several houses in the area, as well as the Durham Ox Memorial Hall, the Durham Ox Church, and the historic Durham Ox Inn. The church was lost to fire some time later.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Durham Ox (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
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