Fumina South, Victoria

Summary

Fumina South is a locality in Victoria, Australia. Located on Willowgrove Road, in the Shire of Baw Baw, it is an isolated pocket near the foothills of Mount Baw Baw. Fumina South has a population of approximately 50 people, mostly weekend farmers and retirees, although it was once a bustling community with its own post office and school.

Fumina South
Victoria
Fumina South is located in Baw Baw Shire
Fumina South
Fumina South
Coordinates37°57′0″S 146°07′0″E / 37.95000°S 146.11667°E / -37.95000; 146.11667
Population65 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)3825
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Baw Baw
State electorate(s)Narracan
Federal division(s)Monash

The Post Office opened in 1907 as Duggan, was renamed Fumina South in 1925 and closed in 1962.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Fumina South (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 23 March 2021