Tungamah, Victoria

Tungamah is a town in the Goulburn Valley region of northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located in the Shire of Moira local government area, 259km from the state capital, Melbourne. Tungamah is situated on the banks of Boosey Creek and at the, Tungamah had a population of 355. The 2011 Australian census indicated the population had dropped to 287.HistoryTungamah takes its name from the Aboriginal word for the Brush Turkey. Tungamah Post Office opened on 15 October 1880.TodayMajor industries in the Tungamah area include grain production, wool growing and dairy and beef.The town has an Australian rules football team competing in the Picola & District Football League.The town also boasts a General Store, a Mechanic, a Hotel with accommodation and meals, service, sporting and general interest clubs, such as lawn bowls, Lions International, Leo's, Police & Citizens Youth Club, tennis and Senior Citizens.TransportTungamah has a railway freight station with a silo on the Oaklands railway line, Victoria. A daily passenger bus service runs between Benalla Railway Station and Mulwala (NSW).