Darraweit Guim, Victoria

Darraweit Guim
Victoria
Bluestone Uniting church
Darraweit Guim is located in Shire of Macedon Ranges
Darraweit Guim
Darraweit Guim
Coordinates37°24′S 144°54′E / 37.400°S 144.900°E / -37.400; 144.900
Population672 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3756
Elevation306 m (1,004 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Macedon Ranges
State electorate(s)Macedon
Federal division(s)McEwen
Localities around Darraweit Guim:
Romsey Springfield Wallan
Bolinda Darraweit Guim Beveridge
Clarkefield Wildwood Mickleham

Darraweit Guim /ˈdærəwt ˈɡwɪm/ is a Victorian locality, situated on Deep Creek, on the edge of the Shire of Macedon Ranges near the shire's boundary with the Shire of Mitchell. In 1992 the town had an approximate population of 300 with approximately 120 homes and a local school overseeing 51 students. Next to the school are the three local tennis courts which are regularly used. Up the hill is the Town Hall, Churches and CFA which protects the area. Platypus can be spotted in the local creek, and wombats also have burrows in the river banks.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Darraweit Guim (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 October 2007.