| Watchem Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Watchem Hotel | |
  Watchem | |
| Coordinates | 36°09′0″S 142°51′0″E / 36.15000°S 142.85000°E |
| Population | 124 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3482 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Buloke |
| State electorate(s) | Mildura |
| Federal division(s) | Mallee |
Watchem is a town in north western Victoria, Australia. The town is in the Shire of Buloke local government area and on the Sunraysia Highway, 307 kilometres (191 mi) north west of the state capital, Melbourne and 35 kilometres (22 mi) from nearby Donald. Watchem is a town with very few attractions and at the 2021 census, Watchem and the surrounding area had a population of 124.[1]
Watchem has a thriving lake based within walking distance from the town centre.
The Post Office opened on 2 November 1889.[2]
With its neighbouring township Birchip, Watchem has a football team (Birchip-Watchem) competing in the North Central Football League.
- ^ a b "2021 Census QuickStats Watchem". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 19 February 2021