Wesburn is a town in Victoria, Australia, 62 km east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Wesburn recorded a population of 1,052 at the 2021 census.[1]

Wesburn Victoria
The Warburton Highway passing through Wesburn on its way to Melbourne. The Sam Knott Hotel can be seen to the left.
Wesburn
Coordinates	37.767°S 145.647°E / -37.767; 145.647
Population	1,052 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	3799
Elevation	257 m (843 ft)
Location	62 km (39 mi) from Melbourne 7 km (4 mi) from Warburton
LGA(s)	Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s)	Eildon
Federal division(s)	McEwen
Localities around Wesburn: Don Valley Millgrove Warburton Don Valley Wesburn Warburton Yarra Junction Gladysdale Warburton

Predominantly rural in nature, the township has a narrow ribbon of residential dwellings along and branching off the Warburton Highway.

The name Wesburn is derived from its original name of West Warburton. Warburton West Post Office opened on 7 February 1893, was renamed Wesburn in 1925 and closed in 1993.[2] Wesburn was also served by a railway station on the former Warburton railway line until closure in 1965. Today the former railway line has been transformed into a walking and cycling path called the Warburton Trail.

Wesburn Primary School opened in 1904 after relocation of the building from Millgrove.[3] The school has a current enrolment of around 100 and is a participant in the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.[4]

The Wesburn Recreation Reserve hosts junior football and netball teams. The township is also serviced by a pub and a number of small shops. Public transport is provided by bus route from Warburton to Chirnside Park.

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