Victoria location profile
Haven VIC 3401
Haven is a small semi-rural locality just south of Horsham in Victoria’s Wimmera region, offering a quiet, spacious lifestyle on small acreage and farm blocks. It has a strong community feel, highlighted by the monthly Haven Market and local recreation reserve, with most services accessed in nearby Horsham.
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Why families consider Haven
Predominantly family households and semi-rural residents seeking space, sheds, and hobby farming, with daily commuting to Horsham for work, schooling, and services. Lifestyle is relaxed and community-oriented, with an emphasis on outdoor living and local events.
Amenities & services
- Horsham Plaza (major retail)
- Coles Horsham
- Woolworths Horsham
- ALDI Horsham
- Grampians Health - Wimmera Base Hospital (Horsham)
- Lister House Medical Clinic (Horsham)
- Horsham Medical Centre
- Cafes and restaurants in Horsham CBD
- Haven Market (monthly at Haven Recreation Reserve)
- Horsham Library (Wimmera Libraries), 28 McLachlan St, Horsham
Transport & connectivity
- V/Line coach services via Horsham Transit Centre
- Nearest train: Ararat Station (connections to Melbourne)
- Horsham town bus routes serving southern areas (limited frequency)
- Western Highway (A8) access via Horsham
- Henty Highway (B200) nearby
Lifestyle & recreation
- Haven Recreation Reserve and community market
- Wimmera River walking and cycling trails (Horsham)
- Horsham Aquatic Centre
- Horsham City Oval and sports clubs
- Horsham Town Hall and Regional Art Gallery
- Haven Recreation Reserve
- Sawyer Park (Horsham)
- Weir Park (Horsham)
- Wimmera River parklands
Education context
Limited within Haven; multiple options in nearby Horsham including Goodstart Early Learning Horsham, Community Kids Horsham, and services at Wimmera Early Years Hub.
- Federation University Australia – Wimmera Campus (Horsham)
- Longerenong College (Longerenong, approx. 15km from Horsham)
- Federation University – Mt Helen Campus (Ballarat, approx. 180km)