Sandford, Victoria
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Sandford | |
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  Sandford | |
| Coordinates: 37°37′0″S 141°27′0″E / 37.61667°S 141.45000°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
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| Population | |
| • Total(s) | 130 (2021 census) |
| Postcode | 3312 |
Sandford (/ˈsændfərd/)[1] is a bounded rural locality of the Shire of Glenelg local government area, Victoria, Australia south of Casterton. At the 2021 census, Sandford had a population of 130.[2]
Sandford was settled due to its location on the Wannon River, allowing easy access to fresh water.
Sandford Post Office opened on 12 May 1862 and closed in 1978.[3] It also had a pub which was opened in the late 19th century and closed around 2005.
