Vinifera, Victoria

Vinifera is a locality in Victoria, Australia, located approximately 22 km from Swan Hill, Victoria. It was named after Vitis vinifera the Common Grape Vine, when grapes were planted here on irrigated land. As of the 2016 census, Vinifera has a population of 159.[1]

Vinifera
Victoria
Vinifera
Coordinates35°12′S 143°23′E
Population159 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3591
Location
  • 360 km (224 mi) from Melbourne
  • 22 km (14 mi) from Swan Hill
  • 192 km (119 mi) from Mildura
  • 78 km (48 mi) from Sea Lake [2]
LGA(s)Rural City of Swan Hill
Federal Division(s)Mallee
Localities around Vinifera:
Nyah New South Wales New South Wales
Nyah West Vinifera Beverford
Pira Pira Woorinen North

The Post Office opened on 1 February 1907 as Tyntynder West and was renamed Vinifera in 1922.[3]

References
  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Vinifera (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 19 March 2018.
  2. Travelmate
  3. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008



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