A great place to get away for a weekend, get into a business or bring up a family, whatever you want to do you’ll find a warm welcome waiting in Yarriambiack.
Discover Yarriambiack Shire
The Shire stretches from the Wimmera River just north of the Grampians in the south, to the centre of the Mallee in the north.
The Shire is the heartland of grain production and handling in the Wimmera/Mallee. The dry-land farming area produces one quarter of Victoria's total production of wheat and barley and is noted for the production of lambs and wool. Legume and oilseed crops are very important and alternative livestock enterprises are also well established
Estimated resident population: 7,300
Land area: 7,200 km2
Almost half the workforce is employed in agriculture. Many other residents depend indirectly on farming, as they are employed in services used by the farming population.
New businesses of all sizes are encouraged and supported.
Facilities located across the shire cater for children from kindergarten and Preschool to Year 12.
Younger or mature age students can also access; home schooling, distance education, Adult Education, TAFE and University Programs in the Wimmera region.
From the regional centre of Warracknabeal through the other 14 towns in the Shire, community activities are a focus for many people.
From social groups and sporting groups, schools to recreational interests, a vibrant community spirit and wide participation ensures the welcoming aspect of a traditional country lifestyle is never forgotten.