| Quambatook Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Guthrie St, the main street of Quambatook | |
  Quambatook | |
| Coordinates | 35°51′0″S143°32′0″E / 35.85000°S 143.53333°E /-35.85000; 143.53333 |
| Population | 229 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3540 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Gannawarra |
| State electorate(s) | Murray Plains |
| Federal division(s) | Mallee |
Quambatook/ˈkwɒmbətʊk/ is a town in theShire of Gannawarra,Victoria,Australia, 302 kilometres (188 mi) from the state capital,Melbourne. Quambatook is located on theAvoca River. At the2021 census, Quambatook had a population of 229, a decline from 249 at the2016 census.[2][1]
Quambatook was settled following the end of theVictorian gold rush of the 1850s. Resumption of largesquatter's land holdings for closer settlement in the 1870s led to Quambatook becoming one of Victoria's leadingwheat andsheep producing areas.[3] Quambatook Post Office opened on 1 September 1879.[4]
Quambatook has been recognised as thetractor pulling capital of Australia with an annual competition, the Australian Tractor Pulling Championships, held at Easter since 1976.[5] In fact, the town's motto is 'Land of wheat and wool, home of the tractor pull'.[citation needed] The town is wherecountry music performerJohn Williamson grew up. Williamson has written a musical named for the town.[3][6]
Golfers play at the course of the Quambatook Golf Club on Boort Road.[7]
The primary school closed in mid 2017 after no applications to teach the six remaining students were received.
After over a century, Quambatook Football Club folded from theGolden Rivers Football League following the 2022 season.
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