Amherst, Victoria

Amherst is a locality situated within the Shire of Central Goldfields in Victoria, Australia. Much of the original township has been destroyed by fire, and little remains other than Amherst Cemetery at 235 Avoca Road, Talbot.

Amherst
Victoria
Amherst Cemetery : 235 Avoca Road
Amherst
Location in Shire of Central Goldfields
Coordinates37°08′43″S 143°40′07″E
Population54 (2016 census)
Established1840s (settled)
1855 (surveyed)
1858 (established)
Postcode(s)3371
Elevation252 m (827 ft)
Location
  • 173 km (107 mi) NW of Melbourne
  • 58 km (36 mi) N of Ballarat
  • 5 km (3 mi) W of Talbot
LGA(s)Shire of Central Goldfields
State electorate(s)Ripon
Federal division(s)Mallee
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