Avonsleigh, Victoria

Avonsleigh
Victoria
Avonsleigh is located in Melbourne
Avonsleigh
Avonsleigh
Location in metropolitan Melbourne
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Coordinates37°55′30″S 145°28′55″E / 37.92500°S 145.48194°E / -37.92500; 145.48194
Population844 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3782
Location47 km (29 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s)Monbulk
Federal division(s)La Trobe

Avonsleigh is a town in Victoria, Australia, 47 km east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Avonsleigh recorded a population of 844 at the 2021 census.[1]

History

The Post Office opened as Koenig's in 1902, was renamed Avonsleigh in 1911 and closed in 1985.[2] It was named after the Avonsleigh guest house owned by J.W. Wright.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Avonsleigh (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Phoenix Auctionsl History, Post Office List, retrieved 15 February 2021
  3. ^ Avonsleigh Victorian Places


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