Horsham
Horsham is a vital service and recreation centre for the Wimmera and Grampians regions. The town is surrounded by sheep and crop farms, and is a short distance away from some of Victoria's most beautiful natural landscapes, including the Little Desert, Mt Arapiles and the northern edge of the Grampians.
Horsham is in the Horsham Rural City Council area.
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Location information
Climate
In summer (January), Horsham's average minimum temperature is 13.4 degrees, and the average maximum is 29.8. In winter (July) average temperatures range from a minimum of 3.7 to a maximum of 13.4. The town's average annual rainfall is 445.6mm.
Population
14,125 (Source: ABS Census 2006).
Cultural diversity
Around 10 percent of people living in Horsham were born outside Australia.
Migrants have settled in Horsham from:
- England (1.2%)
- Italy (0.6%)
- New Zealand (0.4%)
- Netherlands (0.4%)
- Germany (0.2%)
Around six percent of people living in Horsham speak a language other than English at home.
Languages spoken in Horsham include:
- Italian (0.9%)
- Greek (0.2%)
- German (0.1%)
- Cantonese (0.1%)
- Hindi (0.1%)
Finding a job
Key industries and employers
The top five industries by employment in Horsham are:
| Industry | Hospitals | School education | Cafes, restaurants & takeaway food services | Sheep, beef cattle & grain farming | Supermarkets & grocery stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 6.5 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 3.3 |
Local skill shortages
Skill shortages in Horsham occur in the following occupations:
- Accountants
- Carpenters and joiners
- Civil engineers
- Counsellors
- General electricians
- General medical practitioners
- Health professionals
- Mechanical engineers
- Metal fitters
- Metal machinists
- Motor mechanics
- Painters and decorators
- Plumbers
- Registered nurses
- Social workers
- Structural steel and welding tradespeople
Job search links
To see jobs currently available in Horsham, visit:
Lifestyle information
Housing and accommodation
In the year to April 2008, the median price of houses sold in Horsham was $167,500 .
In December 2007, the median rent for a two-bedroom flat in Horsham was $140 per week, and the median rent for a three-bedroom house was $190 per week.
For information about local hotels, motels and caravan parks, visit the Visit Horsham accommodation directory.
To find a local real estate agent, visit the REIV agent directory, type ‘Horsham’ into the search box, select 'suburb' and then press 'search'.
Healthcare
Wimmera Health Care Group is the main health service located at Horsham. For information about healthcare providers in the Horsham area, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
More information on Victoria's healthcare system can be found in the Health & Medical section.
Schools
For information on schools in Horsham, visit the Schools Online website and search for ‘Horsham’. More information on Victoria's education system can be found in the Education & Childcare section.
Travel
Distance and travel time
Horsham is 301km west of Melbourne. You can travel from Horsham to Melbourne by:
- car (3 hours 20 minutes)
- train & coach (5 hours)
- train (5 hours)
Nearby towns are:
Public transport
Buses operate around Horsham, and between the town and surrounding areas. For specific routes and timetables, please visit the regional bus information on VicLink and select from the drop down list.
Places of worship
For information about where you can practice your faith, please visit your religion's Australian website. To find it, visit Google, type in the name of your religion, and select 'pages from Australia'.
Sport and recreation
For more information about sport and recreation in Horsham, please visit Horsham Rural City Council.
Horsham attractions
- Tour the Wool Factory
- Drive to the summit of Mt Arapiles for a breathtaking view of the region
- Explore the beautiful Little Sandy Desert
- Fish or swim in the Wimmera River or one of the surrounding lakes
- 'Art is' Festival (March and April)
- Spring Garden Festival (September)
- Awakenings Festival (October)
Migration tools
Last updated: 22 January 2009
State Government of Victoria