Tatyoon
Town in Victoria, Australia
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Tatyoon is a small town in the western region of Victoria. It is approximately 215 kilometres (134 mi) west of the state's capital, Melbourne. At the 2021 Census, Tatyoon had a population of 130.[1] The name comes from an Aboriginal word meaning "Water Catchment"[2]
Tatyoon | |
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  Tatyoon | |
| Coordinates: 37°31′S 142°56′E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 130 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode | 3378 |
The local football team, Tatyoon Hawks are a part of the Mininera & District Football League.[3] They won the 1998, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2016 and 2023 premierships.
Tatyoon Post Office opened on 1 January 1867 and closed in May 1994[4]
In 2023, Tatyoon was featured in a series of videos produced by Worksafe Victoria promoting farm safety.[5]
Notable people
- David Astbury - AFL player, originally played for Tatyoon Hawks[6]
