Allansford
Suburb of Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
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Allansford is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. It is in the City of Warrnambool local government area. The Hopkins River flows through the town.
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| Coordinates: 38°23′10″S 142°35′35″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| City | Warrnambool |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 1,410 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode | 3277 |
Warrnambool Cheese and Butter is based in Allansford.
History
The Post Office opened on 1 January 1860[2]
The railway through the town was opened in 1890,[3] and the town was once served by a local railway station.
Today
A business park for Warrnambool is planned for the area.[4]
The town has an Australian Rules football team (the Cats) competing in the Warrnambool & District Football League.
Allansford also hosts the final of the Sungold Cup. Which is a T20 competition consisted of they nearby leagues best teams.
Population
At the 2021 census, Allansford had a population of 1,410. 87.6% of people were born in Australia and 92.6% of people only spoke English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 46.5% and Catholic 23.1%.[1]
