Sebastian, Victoria
Sebastian is a town in northern Victoria, Australia. The town is located 22 km north of Bendigo and is in the City of Greater Bendigo.
| Sebastian Victoria | |
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  Sebastian | |
| Coordinates | 36°35′40″S 144°11′8″E |
| Population | 197 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3556 |
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Bendigo |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo East |
| Federal Division(s) | |
It was named after Sebastian Schmidt, who discovered gold there in May 1863.
The railway line through Sebastian was opened in 1882 and eventually made it to Swan Hill
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Sebastian (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 18 April 2017.
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