Exford is a town in the City of Melton , 39 km (24 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melton local government area. Exford recorded a population of 133 in 2021.
The town is located on the west and south bank of the Melton Reservoir, which was completed in 1916 to supply the Werribee Irrigation District, and also functions as a recreation site with barbecue and picnic facilities. Exford Post Office opened on 1 September 1911 and closed in 1964.
Exford is home to the Melbourne Runabout and Speedboat Club. A primary school with 200 students is also based in Exford and recetnt State Government funding has seen substantial infrastructure projects and road infrastructure installed.
Exford is predeominately farming land. The most recent and substantial sub division for development of residential homes was the Eynesbury Estate located in Exford, Melton South.
Warrawong Estate located at Exford is a premium Wedding and Event Venue overlooking the Melton Weir and Werribee River Valleys.
Motorcross Speedway is also popular with interstate and local competitors.