Harston, Victoria

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Harston
Victoria

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Harston
Coordinates 36°28′10″S145°9′32″E / 36.46944°S 145.15889°E / -36.46944; 145.15889 Coordinates: 36°28′10″S145°9′32″E / 36.46944°S 145.15889°E / -36.46944; 145.15889
Population 333 (2011 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3616
LGA(s) City of Greater Shepparton
State electorate(s) Euroa
Federal Division(s) Murray

Harston is a small town in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the City of Greater Shepparton. At the 2011 census, Harston had a population of 333. [1]

Victoria (Australia) State in Australia

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Harston (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 April 2017. Blue pencil.svg

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