Gritjurk
VIC 3315 • Victoria
About Gritjurk
Gritjurk is a small rural locality in the Wannon region of western Victoria, situated approximately 310 kilometres west of Melbourne near the town of Coleraine in the Southern Grampians Shire. The locality covers around 60 square kilometres of open pastoral country and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the gently rolling farmland of the upper Wannon River catchment, used for fine wool and beef production.
Coleraine, approximately 15 kilometres to the east, provides local services including a general store, school, and community facilities, while Hamilton, roughly 35 kilometres to the north, offers comprehensive regional services as the main city of the Southern Grampians. The area is within reach of the Grampians National Park and the scenic Wannon Falls. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Gritjurk.
Gritjurk falls under postcode 3315 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Hamilton Highway and Western Highway provide road access
No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Coleraine or Hamilton.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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40 Coleraine Vic 3315 Located 124 Church Street
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67 Read Street