The County of Millewa is a cadastral county in the far northwest corner of Victoria, proclaimed on 24 February 1871. It covers about 9,251 km² south of the Murray River, with South Australia on its western border.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Far northwest Victoria, south of the Murray River |
| Proclaimed | 24 February 1871 |
| Area | 9,251 km² (3,572 sq mi) |
| Principal towns | Mildura area (Yelta, shared with Karkarooc) |
| Local government area today | Mildura Rural City |
Parishes in Millewa County
- Mildura
- Mullroo
- Toupnein
- Warina
- Woolwoola
- Yelta
Towns and Localities Today
Millewa itself is sparsely settled, mostly given over to Murray-Sunset National Park and mallee farmland. Its Mildura parish overlaps the western edge of the city of Mildura, and Yelta is a small locality on the Murray River just west of Mildura.
Geography
Millewa sits at the northwest corner of Victoria, south of the Murray River and bounded by the South Australian border to the west. The state boundary here runs a few miles west of the intended 141st meridian, a result of a 19th-century border survey dispute between Victoria and South Australia. It borders Karkarooc to the east and south.
History
Millewa was proclaimed a county on 24 February 1871. The name is also used more broadly for the surrounding mallee region of Victoria’s far northwest.
FAQ
Is Millewa County still used?
Millewa survives in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today. Mildura Rural City administers local government in the area.
Where is Millewa County?
It sits in the far northwest corner of Victoria, south of the Murray River against the South Australian border.
What towns are in Millewa County?
The county is largely unsettled mallee country and national park; Yelta, on the Murray River, is its main locality.