Weeah County is a cadastral county in the Victorian Mallee, proclaimed in 1871 along with the other counties of the Wimmera Land District, and used for land titles. It sits on Victoria’s border with South Australia, south of Mildura.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Mallee, Wimmera Land District |
| Proclaimed | 1871 |
| Principal town | Underbool |
Parishes in Weeah County
- Albacutya
- Boinka
- Bunurouk
- Burr
- Carina
- Conga Wonga
- Danyo
- Duddo
- Gunamalary
- Kattyoong
- Kurnbrunin
- Mamengoroock
- Manpy
- Mulcra
- Nyang
- Pallarang
- Pigick
- Rainbow
- Tutye
- Tyalla
- Tyamoonya
- Underbool
- Wallowa
- Wennga
- Werrap
- Woatwoara
- Worooa
Towns and Localities Today
Underbool is the main town, on the Mallee Highway between Ouyen and the South Australian border. Rainbow lies at the county’s eastern side.
| Town | Local government area |
|---|---|
| Underbool | Mildura Rural City |
| Rainbow | Hindmarsh Shire |
Geography
Weeah County’s western edge is the South Australian border, south of Mildura. That border was originally meant to follow the 141st meridian of longitude, but was surveyed several miles too far west, a historic error that persisted after the states federated. The county’s northern edge sits at 35°S, its eastern edge at 142°E, and the 36°S meridian marks part of its southern boundary.
History
Weeah County was proclaimed in 1871, alongside the other counties making up the Wimmera Land District.
FAQ
Where is Weeah County?
It lies in the Victorian Mallee, on the South Australian border south of Mildura.
What is the main town in Weeah County?
Underbool is the largest town, with Rainbow on the county’s eastern side.
Is Weeah County still used?
The cadastral division remains in land titles and property descriptions, but it has no government function today.