OUR TOWN

Located 200 km east of Menindee on the Cobb Highway, Ivanhoe is a peaceful town with an array of visitor amenities.

At the 2011 census, this charming town had a population of only 200 people.

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The town was founded in the early 1870s, and was named after Sir Walter Scott's work of historical fiction, Ivanhoe.  The township was situated on well-used coach and stock routes connecting Wilcannia on the Darling River with Balranald on the Murrumbidgee and Booligal on the Lachlan.

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Today, the self-guided Ivanhoe Heritage Trail, which includes the town’s major historic sites and public buildings, is a great way to explore this classic Outback town.Each location offers a detailed description and history of (1) the arrival of the railway (2) the Government Tank (3) the Post Office (4) Bushrangers (5) Watering Holes (6) Industrial trouble (7) the Cobb Highway and (8) Reminiscences. All sites, except the railway station, are located within a block of the main street.

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For more information about Ivanhoe and the available amenities for you, check out the Welcome to Ivanhoe brochure. 

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Ivanhoe HealthOne provides a one-stop shop for the public's health needs, including coordinated primary health care with a patient-centred approach. Manned by nine staff, HealthOne provides primary health services with an RN on call for emergencies. Ongoing programs for the community include Pre Diabetes Awareness, School Education Visits, and Chronic Disease Education.