Killarney, Victoria
Town in Victoria, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Killarney is a small town in south-western Victoria, located 282 kilometres (175 mi) south-west of Melbourne on the Princes Highway. At the time of the 2006 census the population of the district was 793.[1]
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Killarney Victoria | |
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A Shop in town on the Princes Highway | |
Population | 793 (2006 census)[1] |
Established | 1800s |
Postcode(s) | 3283 |
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LGA(s) | Shire Of Moyne |
State electorate(s) | South West Coast |
Federal division(s) | Wannon |
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Killarney was most likely named in the 19th century after Killarney in Ireland by Irish settlers. The main produce of the district is dairy farming, but sheep farming, cattle farming and grain farming do take place as well. Killarney has a beach which is accessible via Mahoneys Road. The town has a cricket team competing in the Grassmere Cricket Association.[2]