Robinvale facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robinvale Victoria
Perrin Street, the main street of the town
Robinvale Location in Rural City of Swan Hill
Population	3,740 (2021 census)
• Density	53.35/km2 (138.2/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	3549
Elevation	61 m (200 ft)
Area	70.1 km2 (27.1 sq mi)
Location	469 km (291 mi) NW of Melbourne 478 km (297 mi) E of Adelaide 92 km (57 mi) SE of Mildura
LGA(s)	Rural City of Swan Hill
State electorate(s)	Mildura
Federal Division(s)	Mallee
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 24.0 °C 75 °F 9.5 °C 49 °F 311.8 mm 12.3 in
Localities around Robinvale: New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales New South Wales Robinvale Tol Tol Happy Valley Bannerton Tol Tol

Robinvale is a town in Australia, located in the northwest part of Victoria. It sits right on the southern bank of the Murray River. A bridge connects Robinvale to Euston, a town in New South Wales, which is on the other side of the river.

In 2021, about 3,740 people lived in Robinvale. However, a study in 2019 showed that the population can grow much larger. It can reach between 7,000 and 8,800 people, especially during certain times of the year.

Discovering Robinvale's Past

The land around Robinvale has a long history. It is the traditional home of at least five Aboriginal groups. These include the Latji Latji and Dadi Dadi people. Places like Bumbang Island have many important cultural sites and heritage items.

The town got its name to remember Lieutenant George Robin Cuttle. He was a brave soldier who died in air combat over France in 1918. The Post Office first opened in 1924 as Bumbang. It was renamed Robinvale in August of that same year.

Railways and Bridges

Robinvale became connected to the rest of Victoria by railway in 1924. This happened when the line from Manangatang was completed. In the 1920s, work started on extending the railway line. This extension was planned to cross the Murray River into New South Wales.

However, this railway extension was never finished. Work on it officially stopped in 1943. A special bridge was built across the river as part of this project. It was a combined rail and road bridge. This bridge was used until 2006. That year, a new road bridge was opened. The part of the old bridge that used to lift up is now in a nearby park. It is a permanent display to remember the town's history.

The Murray River Lock

Lock 15 on the Murray River is just downstream from Robinvale. This lock helps to create a pool of water for irrigation. It also makes sure that the river near Robinvale always has enough water. This is great for water activities like water skiing. The weir and lock were finished in 1937. It was the last lock built on the Murray River.

Robinvale in Movies

The town of Robinvale was used as the setting for a movie. It was called "Sunray" in the 1996 Australian film Love Serenade. This movie was directed by Shirley Barrett. It won a special award called the Caméra d'Or at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival in 1996.

Life in Robinvale Today

Robinvale is well-known for growing many different crops. These include grapes, olives, carrots, and almonds.

There are many interesting places to visit in Robinvale. You can see the original home of Robin Cuttle. There is also an antique museum and a park. A caravan park overlooks the beautiful Murray River. The river is home to many native birds and fish. You might spot pelicans, swans, perch, and the famous murray cod.

Robinvale is a popular spot for camping along the Murray River.

Transport and Connections

Robinvale has a rail line that is used at certain times of the year. Pacific National freight trains use it to carry goods. V/Line also runs bus services from Robinvale. These buses go to Swan Hill and Mildura. From Swan Hill, you can connect to train services that go to Melbourne. The Robinvale Airport also serves the town.

Diverse Community

Robinvale and its nearby town, Euston, have a diverse community. Many people of Italian background live here. They often come from the southern region of Calabria in Italy. There are also people from Tonga and Vietnam. A significant Aboriginal community also calls Robinvale home. In 2016, Aboriginal people made up 8.1% of the population.

In 2010, an irrigation project was completed in Robinvale. This project was funded by Lower Murray Water.

Sister City Connection

Robinvale has a special connection with a town in France. It is a sister city with Villers-Bretonneux. This town is in the Somme area of Picardy in northern France.

Sports and Activities

Robinvale is a great place for sports. It hosts many sporting events throughout the year. These include tennis, football, cricket, netball, and basketball. There is also an exciting annual Robinvale Ski Race on the Murray River.

The town has an Australian Rules football and netball team. They are called the Robinvale Euston Eagles. They play in the Sunraysia Football Netball League. Some famous AFL players have played for this club. These include Brownlow Medalist John James and cricketer Jamie Siddons.

Rugby League is also played here. The local club is called Robinvale Storm. They take part in the Sunraysia Rugby League competition.

If you enjoy golf, you can play at the Robinvale Golf Club. It is located on the Murray Valley Highway.

Robinvale's Climate

Robinvale has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it is a bit cooler than Mildura. Rainfall tends to be a little higher during the cooler months of the year. The highest temperature ever recorded was 48.7 degrees Celsius. This happened on January 13, 1939.

Climate information for Robinvale was gathered from the Euston Post Office. This office is just across the bridge in New South Wales.