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Marong

Marong
The former Shire Hall at Marong
The former Shire Hall at Marong
Marong is located in City of Bendigo
Marong
Marong
Map
Interactive map of Marong
Coordinates: 36°44′S 144°08′E / 36.733°S 144.133°E / -36.733; 144.133
CountryAustralia
StateVictoria
CityBendigo
LGA
Location
Government
  State electorates
  Federal divisions
Population
  Total2,005 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode
3515

Marong is a town in Victoria, Australia. At the 2021 census, Marong and the surrounding area had a population of 2,005.[1] It is 17 kilometres (11 mi) to the west of Bendigo. Its local government area is the City of Greater Bendigo. The town is at the junction of the Calder Highway (A79) and the Calder Alternate Highway (A790).

History

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The name "Marong" is derived from a Djadjawurrung word for the Murray River Pine.[2] The post office opened on 1 January 1860.[3]

The first local government authority for Marong was the Marong Road District (an early form of single-purpose local government), which was proclaimed on 19 August 1860. Its boundary was altered twice in 1862 and on 12 December 1864 it was redesignated as a shire. It absorbed Raywood Borough in 1915, and was proclaimed a Rural City in 1990. On 2 December 1994, with the creation of Greater Bendigo City Council, it was abolished by being amalgamated with Bendigo City, Eaglehawk Borough, Huntly Shire, part of McIvor Shire, part of Metcalfe Shire and Strathfieldsaye Shire to form Greater Bendigo City.

Present day

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The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Loddon Valley Football League known as the Marong Panthers.

Golfers play at the course of the Marong Golf Club on Ravenswood Road.[4]

There is also a primary school, Marong Primary School, and a kindergarten. The Marong Family Hotel is the local pub and the Marong Swimming pool provides the surrounding districts with aquatic facilities.[citation needed]

References

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  1. 1 2 "2021 Census QuickStats Marong". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 14 June 2025.
  2. O'Callaghan, Thomas (2003) [1918]. Names of Victorian railway stations. Melbourne: H.J. Green, Acting Government Printer. p. 66. ISBN 0958071608.
  3. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 20 February 2021
  4. "Marong Golf Club", Golf Select, retrieved 11 May 2009
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