Birchip
Population: ~650
Birchip is a very small Mallee town in the wheat belt, about 1 hour east of Swan Hill. Population around 650. Very limited local services — basic shop, little else. Community transport is critical for residents needing medical appointments or specialist services.
Local contacts
- Birchip Police (03) 5088 2200 Police (non-emergency)
- Birchip Bush Nursing Centre (03) 5088 2201
Services covering this town
- Birchip Neighbourhood House
- Centrelink (outreach)
- Mallee Bushmobile (medical transport)
Getting there
V/Line coach from Melbourne via Bendigo/Swan Hill. Community transport to Swan Hill or Wycheproof. Mallee Bushmobile for medical transport — book ahead.
Council
Shire of Buloke
Nearest Aboriginal organisation
Closest Aboriginal services: Swan Hill Neighbourhood House or Mildura MDAS. No local Aboriginal org.