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Overview

Located 305 km north‑west of Melbourne on the Wimmera Highway, Murtoa is a small town of 865 residents (2021 census) set around the scenic Lake Marma. The highway provides direct road links to Horsham, just 30 km to the south, while the historic railway line, opened in 1878, once connected the town to the wider regional network. Lake Marma and the adjoining Rabl Park offer walking tracks, playgrounds, BBQs and fishing, creating a relaxed, outdoor‑focused lifestyle.

The town centre on McDonald St retains its early‑1900s timber‑faced shops, complemented by a new medical centre at the Wimmera Highway intersection. Education is centred on Murtoa College, a government primary‑secondary school, alongside the nearby Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic primary school. Sports facilities include Australian Rules football, netball, an 18‑hole sand‑scrape golf course, bowling greens, tennis courts and an indoor stadium at the college. Heritage landmarks such as the world‑renowned Murtoa Stick Shed and the No 1 Grain Store add a unique cultural backdrop, while housing ranges from historic homes in the original precinct to newer dwellings near modern amenities.

Region type mix: Metro 80%, Regional 20%.