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Leichardt, Victoria

Coordinates: 36°42′17″S 144°06′53″E / 36.70472°S 144.11472°E / -36.70472; 144.11472
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Leichardt
Leichardt is located in City of Bendigo
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Coordinates: 36°42′17″S 144°06′53″E / 36.70472°S 144.11472°E / -36.70472; 144.11472
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
CityBendigo
LGAs
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal divisions
Population
 • Total167 (2021 census)[4]
Postcode
3516[5]

Leichardt is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo and the Shire of Loddon, Victoria, Australia.[6] At the 2021 census, Leichardt had a population of 167.[4]

History

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The locality is likely named after Ludwig Leichhardt.[7] In 1874, a school was opened which then closed in 1993. Throughout most of Leichardt's history, it has been a farming settlement.

References

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  1. ^ "Which boundaries cover where I live?". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 29 January 2022.
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Leichardt (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  4. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Leichardt". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 January 2025. Edit this at Wikidata
  5. ^ "Leichardt Postcode, VIC".
  6. ^ "Find a Council". 29 May 2015.
  7. ^ "Leichardt | Victorian Places".