Vinifera, Victoria

Vinifera
Victoria
Vinifera
Coordinates 35°12′S 143°23′E / 35.200°S 143.383°ECoordinates: 35°12′S 143°23′E / 35.200°S 143.383°E
Population 272 (2011 census)
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 [1]
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

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. At the 2011 census, Vinifera had a population of 272.

The Post Office opened on 1 February 1907 as Tyntynder West and was renamed Vinifera in 1922.[2]

References

  1. Travelmate
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11