Ripon County is a cadastral county in central-western Victoria, proclaimed in 1849 and used for land titles. It covers the Western District plains between Ballarat and the Grampians. Beaufort is the largest town.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Western District plains |
| Proclaimed | 1849 |
| Principal town | Beaufort |
| Local government areas today | Ararat Rural City, Pyrenees Shire, Golden Plains Shire |
Parishes in Ripon County
- Ararat
- Ascot
- Baangal
- Ballaarat
- Ballyrogan
- Beaufort
- Brewster
- Buangor
- Bunnugal
- Burrah Burrah
- Burrumbeep
- Burrumbeet
- Caramballuc North
- Carngham
- Chepstowe
- Colvinsby
- Concongella South
- Dowling Forest
- Dunneworthy
- Enuc
- Ercildoun
- Eurambeen
- Gorrinn
- Helendoite
- Kalymna
- Kiora
- Lalkaldarno
- Langi-Gharin
- Langi-kal-kal
- Langi Logan
- Lexington
- Lillirie
- Livingstone
- Mahkwallok
- Mellier
- Merrymbuela
- Minimera
- Moallaack
- Mount Cole
- Nanimia
- Nekeeya
- Parrie Yalloak
- Parupa
- Raglan
- Raglan West
- Shirley
- Streatham
- Tara
- Tatyoon
- Trawalla
- Walla Walla
- Watgania
- Watgania West
- Wickliffe North
- Wickliffe South
- Willaura
- Wongan
- Woodnaggerak
- Yalla-y-poora
- Yangerahwill
Towns and Localities Today
Beaufort remains the largest centre, on the Western Highway between Ballarat and Ararat. Ararat and Willaura also sit within the county’s boundaries.
| Town | Local government area |
|---|---|
| Beaufort | Pyrenees Shire |
| Ararat | Ararat Rural City |
| Willaura | Ararat Rural City |
| Streatham | Pyrenees Shire |
Geography
Ripon County covers the Western District plains, stretching from Ballarat in the east to the Grampians in the west.
History
Ripon County was proclaimed in 1849, part of the first wave of counties defined in Victoria’s Western District.
FAQ
Where is Ripon County?
It spans the plains of Victoria’s Western District, from Ballarat to the Grampians.
What is the main town in Ripon County?
Beaufort is the largest town, with Ararat and Willaura also inside the county.
Is Ripon County still used?
The cadastral division remains in land titles and property descriptions, but it has no government function today.