Cavendish, Victoria
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Sign and a small garden at Cavendish
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| Coordinates | 37°31′S 142°02′E / 37.517°S 142.033°ECoordinates: 37°31′S 142°02′E / 37.517°S 142.033°E |
| Population | 454 (2006 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3314 |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Southern Grampians |
| State electorate(s) | Lowan |
| Federal Division(s) | Wannon |
Cavendish is a township in the Shire of Southern Grampians in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Wannon River. At the 2006 census, Cavendish and the surrounding area had a population of 454.
The township was settled in the early 1850s, the Post Office opening on 1 April 1853. A railway line linking the town to Hamilton was opened on 2 November 1915.
The local pub, The Bunyip Hotel, brews a variety of beers.
The Bridge Cafe is also a small general store, with gas bottle exchange available, a Post Office, and clean and welcoming dine-in facilities.
There is a walk along the Wannon River, with views of waterbirds and other birds, as well as sheep, which, along with cattle, are a major local industry.
Four churches service the Community. There is also a caravan/camping area, a Police Station, and some accommodation if required. The Kindergarten and Primary School are well attended.
Cavendish is a little stop between Dunkeld, the Grampians and Halls Gap, as well as being between Horsham and Hamilton and many other rural towns. There is a public bus service, the mobile library from Hamilton makes regular visits, and there is also a Men's Shed.
It has a football team playing in the South West District Football League.
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