Bringalbert, Victoria

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Bringalbert
Victoria
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Bringalbert
Coordinates 36°50′31″S141°9′19″E / 36.84194°S 141.15528°E / -36.84194; 141.15528 Coordinates: 36°50′31″S141°9′19″E / 36.84194°S 141.15528°E / -36.84194; 141.15528
Population12 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3319
LGA(s) Shire of West Wimmera
State electorate(s) Mildura
Federal Division(s) Mallee

Bringalbert is a locality in the western part of the Wimmera region of Victoria, Australia.

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References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Bringalbert (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 August 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg