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Below is a brief introduction to the five featured north eastern Victorian Shires.
Benalla Rural City
Located just off the Hume Freeway an easy two hour drive from Melbourne; Benalla Rural City has a population of around 14,000. Located on picturesque Lake Benalla, the municipality features the renowned Benalla Art Gallery and an impressive Performing Arts and Convention Centre. The historic Botanical Gardens and a variety of recreational and sporting facilities make Benalla an ideal lifestyle choice. Major industries in the municipality include manufacturing, retail, agriculture, health, cultural and community services and education.
Visit www.benalla.vic.gov.au
Mansfield Shire
A two and a half hour drive from Melbourne, Mansfield Shire is situated in Victoria’s breathtaking High Country. Encompassing mountains, rivers and lakes, the Shire has a population of 6,800 and attracts approximately 1.2 million visitors each year – many of them visiting Mt Buller and Mt Stirling Resorts, Lake Eildon and the Alpine National Park. Tourism, agriculture and light industry are the Shire’s key industries, and the area is in high demand for recreation and lifestyle activities.
Visit www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
Mitchell Shire
With a population of 31,574 Mitchell Shire is the first non metropolitan municipality to the north of the Melbourne urban region, and is located in the Hume Freeway corridor. An easy commute to Melbourne, Mitchell offers the ideal lifestyle choice with affordable new housing. Mitchell residents also enjoy access to fine education, health services, recreational facilities and shopping.
The Shire’s major industries are agriculture, manufacturing, construction, retail, transport and storage, business services and defence sector.
Visit www.mitchellshire.vic.gov.au
Murrindindi Shire
Murrindindi Shire is just one and a half hours scenic drive from Melbourne via the Maroondah, Melba and Goulburn Valley Highways and the Hume Freeway. With a population of 13,119 the Shire’s key industries are agriculture/aquaculture, tourism, and forestry and timber processing. The region is one of the most scenic in Victoria. Its numerous National and State Parks and Forests have lead to rapid expansion of the outdoor adventure, corporate training and outdoor education sector.
Visit www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au
Strathbogie Shire
An easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne, Strathbogie Shire has a population of approximately 9,000.
Officially called the Horse Capital of the State, the Shire is renowned for its leading thoroughbred studs and racehorses, while its wineries are producing some of Australia’s best wines. Other major industries include traditional agriculture, manufacturing, retail, health and community services. With rolling green to rugged hills and the picturesque Nagambie Lakes region, Strathbogie Shire offers diverse lifestyle living.
Visit www.strathbogie.vic.gov.au
