[1] The name "Wycheproof" originates from an Aboriginal word meaning 'grass on a hill', referring to Mount Wycheproof just off the Calder Highway, which is the smallest registered mountain in the world, standing at 148 metres (486 ft)[2] above sea level or 43 metres (141 ft) above the surrounding plains.

[5] The last regular passenger service though the local railway station was from Bendigo to Sea Lake on 7 May 1977 and was operated by a Diesel Electric railmotor.

[7] In an attempt to attract new residents, in 2009 the local community developed a project to offer otherwise vacant farmhouses for rent at A$1 per week.

Expressions of interest in the scheme have been heard from Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Ireland as well as most parts of Australia.

AFL players from Wycheproof include Corey Jones, Mervyn Keane, Greg Kennedy and Chris Pym.