Bullarto, Victoria
Bullarto is a town located in the Shire of Hepburn, Victoria, Australia. At the 2016 census, Bullarto had a population of 73.
| Bullarto Victoria | |
|---|---|
Bullarto | |
| Coordinates | 37°24′0″S 144°14′0″E |
| Population | 73 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3461 |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,461 ft) |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Hepburn |
| State electorate(s) | Macedon |
| Federal division(s) | Ballarat |
Bullarto is 7 km south east of Daylesford on the Trentham road and is a potato growing district. The Bullarto railway station is the current terminus of the Daylesford Spa Country Railway rail motor tourist services. A post office opened there in 1874 and used barred numeral number 855 cancel (rated RRRR - 4 to 12 examples considered to exist). Another post office was opened at the railway station from 1884 using numeral 1392.
Bullarto has a community facility in the form of the Bullarto Hall. This is a popular location for weddings and community events. It is operated by a group of local volunteers.
The Bullarto community holds an annual Tractor Pull event in March. This event utilizes the Bullarto Hall, the railway station and surrounding areas.
Historic Families
There are several families who have lived in the Bullarto area for several generations. They are as follows:
- Orrs - after whom Orrs Road was named
- Trilogy - relative newcomers to the community, residing in the western area of Bulllarto
- Mossops - after whom Mossops Road was named, living at the end of its original length
- Browns - now predominantly residing in Mossops Rd and cultivating the land for many generations