Diapur, Victoria

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Diapur
Victoria
Diapur
Coordinates 36°19′0″S 141°26′0″E / 36.31667°S 141.43333°E / -36.31667; 141.43333Coordinates: 36°19′0″S 141°26′0″E / 36.31667°S 141.43333°E / -36.31667; 141.43333
Population 20 (?)[citation needed]
Postcode(s) 3418
Location
  • 350 km (217 mi) NW of Melbourne
  • 350 km (217 mi) SE of Adelaide
  • 17 km (11 mi) w of Nhill
LGA(s) Shire of Hindmarsh
State electorate(s) Lowan
Federal Division(s) Mallee

Diapur is a locality in western Victoria, in Australia situated about 350 km northwest of Melbourne. Diapur is situated on the Melbourne-Adelaide railway line and is the halfway point of the journey. Diapur has an elevation of approximately 160m above sea level.

The nearest more populous place is the town of Nhill which is 18 km away with a population of around 2,000 .

Diapur once had a G.J.Coles variety store.

The locality once had a football side, It won a premiership in 1910 and last competed in 1930 in the Lowan Star Football Association.


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