Mandurang
Suburb of Bendigo, Victoria, Australia
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Mandurang is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.[3] At the 2021 census, Mandurang had a population of 753.[1]
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Mandurang Post Office in March 2022 | |
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 Interactive map of Mandurang | |
| Coordinates: 36°51′15″S 144°16′52″E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| City | Bendigo |
| LGA | |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 753 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode | 3551[2] |
It is located 10 km (6 mi) south of Bendigo and is reputed by the government mapping agency, to be the geographic centre of Victoria at 36° 51' 15"S, 144° 16' 52" E. Parts of the Greater Bendigo National Park are located in Mandurang.
History
It grew and developed as a goldfield settlement and logging locality, though today mostly consists of small farms and wineries. The name is a corruption of the Djadjawurrung word "Munndorong" meaning large black cicada.[4]
Mandurang Primary School was opened in 1877 and closed in 1994.
According to Victorian Municipal Directory 1976:
Post and telephone office, State school, two churches. Overlooked by "One Tree Hill", from which an extensive picturesque view is obtained. Rail to Bendigo, thence 8 km. Postcode 3551.[5]
