Hawkesdale, Victoria


Hawkesdale is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia on the Penshurst-Warrnambool Road. It is in the Shire of Moyne local government area and the federal Division of Wannon. At the 2016 census, Hawkesdale and the surrounding area had a population of 322.

History

Hawkesdale Post Office opened 11 April 1866.
The pub was established in 1860.

Community

The town in conjunction with neighbouring township Macarthur has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Mininera & District Football League.
There is an outdoor swimming pool open in the summer months.
Golfers play at the Hawkesdale Golf course.