Heathcote Junction, Victoria

Heathcote Junction is a town in Victoria, Australia. The town is located 53 kilometres (33 mi) north of the state capital, Melbourne and 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) from nearby Wandong. At the 2016 census, Heathcote Junction and the surrounding area had a combined population of 839.

Heathcote Junction
Victoria
Entry sign
Heathcote Junction
Coordinates37°22′0″S 145°01′0″E
Population839 (2016 census)
Postcode(s)3758
Location
  • 53 km (33 mi) N of Melbourne
  • 15 km (9 mi) SE of Kilmore, Victoria
  • 2 km (1 mi) S of Wandong
LGA(s)Shire of Mitchell
State electorate(s)Euroa
Federal division(s)McEwen

The town was affected by the Black Saturday bushfires, including one fatality.

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