| Caramut Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Caramut | |
| Coordinates | 37°57′S 142°31′E / 37.950°S 142.517°E |
| Population | 246 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3274 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Moyne |
| State electorate(s) | Polwarth |
| Federal division(s) | Wannon |
Caramut /ˈkærəmət/ is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Hamilton Highway. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon.
The name "Caramut" is believed to be derived from the Aboriginal word cooramook, thought to mean "plenty of possums".[2]
At the 2006 census, Caramut and the surrounding area had a population of 392.[1] At the 2016 census, Caramut and the surrounding area had a population of 246.[3]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Caramut (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 August 2007.
- ^ Lee, Jeremy (18 March 2010). "A-Z of the South West number five – Caramut". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ "2016 Census QuickStats: Caramut".