Murrindindi Shire

The Shire of Murrindindi is unique in so many ways, particularly from an economic perspective. The region's economic drivers are many and varied. The major sectors include agriculture, timber harvesting and tourism. These and many other sectors are expanding as a result of the many significant attributes the Murrindindi region has to offer including:

Our strategic location - just 1½ hours scenic drive from the state capital, Melbourne, with direct access to markets and to the full range of city services via the Maroondah, Melba and Goulburn Valley Highways and the Hume Freeway.

A supportive and progressive Council - focused on sustainable development opportunities and strongly committed to encouraging business investment across the shire.

An economic development department - of council dedicated to supporting growth in regional businesses and ready to assist you to make the Tree Change.

www.murrindindi.vic.gov.au

Profile:
A perfect environment exists in the Shire of Murrindindi to combine business with lifestyle including such iconic features as Lake Eildon, The Goulburn River, Lake Mountain Alpine Resort and Kinglake National Park.
Towns - Villages & Settlements: Alexandra, Buxton, Eildon, Flowerdale, Glenburn, Highlands, Kinglake, Kinglake West, Marysville, Molesworth, Narbethong, Strath Creek, Taggerty, Terip Terip, Thornton, Toolangi, Yarck and Yea.
Population: 14,367
Area: 3,881 square kms
Location: 90 minutes drive to the North East from central Melbourne.
Climate:
Moderate rainfall in the west and north, high rainfall in the southern and eastern ranges and snow on the peaks around Lake Mountain and Mt Torbrek.
Contact:
Lisa Wallace
Administrative Support to Economic Development
Phone: 03 5772 0318
lwallace@murrindindi.vic.gov.au