Humevale, Victoria
Humevale is a rural locality in Victoria, Australia between Whittlesea and Kinglake West, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-north-east of Melbourne, within the City of Whittlesea. At the 2016 Census, Humevale had a population of 307.
| Humevale Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Humevale aerial photograph from north west | |
  Humevale | |
| Coordinates | 37.497°S 145.175°E |
| Population | 307 (2016)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3757 |
| LGA(s) | City of Whittlesea |
| State electorate(s) | |
| Federal division(s) | McEwen |
The Post Office opened around 1902 as Scrubby Creek, was renamed Humevale in 1927 and closed in 1959.[2]
Humevale is also referred to as Scrubby Creek, after a nearby watercourse.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Humevale (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
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