Moorooduc, Victoria

Moorooduc
Victoria
Intersection of Mornington-Tyabb Road and Derril Road
Moorooduc is located in Victoria
Moorooduc
Moorooduc
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Coordinates38°14′49″S 145°06′18″E / 38.247°S 145.105°E / -38.247; 145.105
Population1,004 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3933
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Mornington Peninsula
State electorate(s)Mornington, Hastings
Federal division(s)Flinders
Localities around Moorooduc:
Mount Eliza Baxter Somerville
Mornington Moorooduc Tyabb
Mount Martha Tuerong Hastings

Moorooduc is a town on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 54 km (34 mi) south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Moorooduc recorded a population of 1,004 at the 2021 census.[1]

The Moorooduc Highway runs through the locality, being the main route between Melbourne and the Peninsula.

Moorooduc Post Office opened on 27 August 1890 and closed in 1980.[2]

The Mornington Railway Preservation Society operates steam and diesel train services from Moorooduc railway station on weekends and public holidays.

A short walk from the tourist Moorooduc railway station is the Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve (located in Mount Eliza).

Attractions

There are a number of different things to do in Moorooduc including;

Education

Moorooduc Primary School (No. 2327) opened on 1 November 1880, on the current site located on Mornington-Tyabb Road.[5] In 2006, the school celebrated 125 years.

Sport

Golfers play at the Devilbend Golf Club on Loders Road and Moorooduc Saddle Club is located on Derril Road.[4]

The Mornington Peninsula Pony Club provides dressage, show jumping and cross-country facilities for young equestrian enthusiasts.[6] The club is affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Victoria.

See also

  • Shire of Hastings – Parts of Moorooduc were previously within this former local government area.
  • Shire of Mornington – Parts of Moorooduc were previously within this former local government area.

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Moorooduc (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 20 March 2021
  3. ^ Mornington Tourist Railway
  4. ^ a b Golf Select, Devilbend, retrieved 11 May 2009.
  5. ^ Moorooduc Primary School
  6. ^ Mornington Peninsula Pony Club