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| Locality | Rushworth |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Campaspe Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -36.58648 |
| Longitude | 145.00394 |
| Population | 1,315 |
| Density | 7.3 /km² |
| Area | 179.7 km² |
| Elevation | 148 m |
| Postcode | 3612 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 136 km north |
Rushworth is a locality in the Campaspe Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,315. The locality covers an area of 179.7 km², giving a population density of about 7.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 148 m above sea level. It lies approximately 136 km north of Melbourne. Rushworth is located at 36.5865°S, 145.0039°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3612. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Rushworth rests in a landscape shaped by the patient flow of water and the determined spirit of those who sought to cultivate its fertile plains. It lies 42.8 km west-south-west of Shepparton, VIC (from Shepparton, VIC: bearing 236°T), and is situated 13.9 km south of Stanhope. The country here, a gentle sweep of undulating earth, is softened by the pale gold of dry grasses in the summer heat, a subtle shimmer that catches the light as the sun begins its slow descent. Patches of remnant woodland, often a mix of eucalypts with their distinctive bark and native pines, punctuate the broader agricultural canvas, offering pockets of shade and a haven for native birds whose calls drift on the warm air. The sky above Rushworth is a vast, ever-changing dome, often a brilliant, unblemished blue, but at certain times of day, particularly as twilight approaches, it can be painted with broad strokes of apricot and rose, lending a quiet, ethereal beauty to the surroundings.
This is a place where the echoes of gold rushes still whisper, a legacy that shaped early settlement and continues to inform the character of Rushworth. The local economy, once buoyed by the extraction of precious metals, has since found its enduring strength in the rich agricultural soil, with farming and grazing forming the backbone of prosperity. The Campaspe River, a vital artery for the region, winds its way through neighbouring lands, its presence felt even here, providing sustenance and a sense of continuity. Visitors to Rushworth are often drawn to its unhurried pace, the friendly faces of its residents, and the tangible connection to a past that is not forgotten but woven into the fabric of everyday life, evident in the preserved buildings and the enduring community spirit.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Rushworth, Victoria. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Rushworth, in the Campaspe Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Rushworth includes the postcode (3612), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Campaspe Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rushworth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |