Cardinia, Victoria
Cardinia is a town in Victoria, Australia, 52 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Cardinia recorded a population of 376 at the 2016 Census.
| Cardinia Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Aerial photo from the south-west | |
| Population | 376 (2016)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3978 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal division(s) | |
Cardinia is located between Pakenham and Tooradin on the south-eastern fringe of Melbourne.
The Post Office opened on 1 September 1881, was known as Cardinia Creek until 1912, and closed in 1970.[2]
Cardinia is part of the Australian Rules ROC Football Club (Rythdale, Officer, Cardinia) competing in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League.
See also
- City of Cranbourne - Cardinia was previously within this former local government area.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Cardinia (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 September 2017.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
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