Shire of Strathbogie

The Shire of Strathbogie is a local government area in the Hume region of Victoria, Australia, located in the north-east part of the state. It covers an area of 3,303 square kilometres (1,275 sq mi) and in August 2021 had a population of 11,455.^[1]

Shire of Strathbogie Victoria
Location in Victoria
Council Offices in Euroa
Population	11,455 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	3.4681/km2 (8.9822/sq mi)
Established	1994
Gazetted	18 November 1994[2]
Area	3,303 km2 (1,275.3 sq mi)[1]
Mayor	Cr Laura Binks
Council seat	Euroa
Region	Hume
State electorate(s)	Euroa
Federal division(s)	Indi Nicholls
Website	Shire of Strathbogie
LGAs around Shire of Strathbogie: Campaspe Greater Shepparton Benalla Greater Bendigo Shire of Strathbogie Benalla Mitchell Mitchell Murrindindi

It includes the towns of Avenel, Euroa, Longwood, Nagambie, Strathbogie and Violet Town. It was formed in 1994 from the amalgamation of parts of the Shire of Euroa, Shire of Goulburn, Shire of Violet Town, Shire of McIvor and Rural City of Seymour.^[2]

The Shire is governed and administered by the Strathbogie Shire Council; its seat of local government and administrative centre is located at the council headquarters in Euroa, it also has service centres located in Nagambie and Violet Town. The Shire is named after the major geographical feature in the region, the Strathbogie Ranges, which is located in the south-east of the LGA.

The Shire is about 150 kilometres (90 mi) from Melbourne and bordered to the east by the Strathbogie Ranges and to the west by the Nagambie Lakes district. It is also known for its sheep production, horse studs (earning the title "The Horse Capital of Victoria"), wineries (Mitchelton, Tahbilk, Fowles Wines), olives and alpacas. Tourism is a growing industry in the area, with many B&Bs, hotels and restaurants.