Kilsyth, Victoria

Kilsyth
Melbourne, Victoria
Montgomery Court, Kilsyth
Kilsyth is located in Melbourne
Kilsyth
Kilsyth
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Coordinates37°48′07″S 145°18′58″E / 37.802°S 145.316°E / -37.802; 145.316
Population11,699 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,245/km2 (3,223/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3137
Elevation113 m (371 ft)
Area9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)
State electorate(s)Croydon
Federal division(s)
Suburbs around Kilsyth:
Croydon Mooroolbark Montrose
Croydon Kilsyth Montrose
Croydon South Kilsyth South The Basin

Kilsyth (/ˈkɪlsaɪθ/ ⓘ) is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 32 kilometres (20 mi) east from Melbourne's central business district (CBD), located within the City of Maroondah and the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government areas. Kilsyth recorded a population of 11,699 at the 2021 census.[1]

Most of Kilsyth is located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges, the rest is within the City of Maroondah.

History

The town was originally named after Kilsyth in Scotland.[2] The suburb lies predominantly on cleared land which was originally used for orchards.

The Post Office opened on 22 November 1900.[3] The first school opened in April 1910, and is now known as Kilsyth Primary School.[4]

Retail and industrial

There are two main shopping precincts in Kilsyth, Churinga Shopping Centre and Kilsyth Shopping Centre. Smaller shopping strips are located on Colchester Road, Collins Place, and Hawthory Road.[2]

Kilsyth comprises a significant industrial area on Canterbury Road, stretching from Liverpool Road to Dorset Road.

Education

See also: List of schools in Victoria, Australia

Kilsyth has four primary schools:[5]

Sport and community facilities

The Elizabeth Bridge Reserve on Durham Road provides a playground, lake, and community centre.[6] There are various other parks and reserves throughout the suburb.

Kilsyth is home to a range of sporting teams and facilities:[2]

See also

  • City of Croydon – Parts of Kilsyth were previously within this former local government area.
  • Shire of Lillydale – Parts of Kilsyth were previously within this former local government area.

References

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kilsyth (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b c "Community Snapshots: Kilsyth" (PDF). Yarra Ranges Council. February 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  3. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
  4. ^ Kilsyth Primary School, History, archived from the original on 18 July 2008, retrieved 1 September 2008
  5. ^ "Search for an education provider on the State Register". Victorian Registrations & Qualifications Authority. State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training). 27 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  6. ^ "Elizabeth Bridge Reserve". Yarra Ranges Council. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
  7. ^ "Eastern Football League". Full Point Footy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
  8. ^ "Eastwood". Golf Select. Retrieved 5 November 2009.
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