Walhalla, Victoria
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Not to be confused with Whyalla.
Walhalla is a town in Victoria, Australia, founded as a gold-mining community in late 1862, and at its peak, home to around 4,000 residents.[2] As of 2023, the town has a population of 20 permanent residents, though it has a large proportion of houses owned as holiday properties.[3] It attracts large numbers of tourists and is a major focus of the regional tourism industry.[4] The town's name is taken from an early gold mine in the area, named for the German hall of fame, the Walhalla temple (Valhalla from Norse legend).[3]
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Walhalla Victoria | |
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Coordinates | 37°56′37″S 146°27′03″E |
Population | 35 (2021 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3825 |
Elevation | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
Location | |
LGA(s) | Shire of Baw Baw |
State electorate(s) | Narracan |
Federal division(s) | Monash |
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