Werribee South is a locality in Victoria, Australia, 32 km (20 mi) southwest of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Wyndham local government area. Werribee South recorded a population of 2,392 at the 2021 census.[1]
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 Werribee South pier and boat ramp panorama | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 37°56′13″S 144°41′49″E / 37.937°S 144.697°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 2,392 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 65.570/km2 (169.83/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3030 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 36.48 km2 (14.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Wyndham | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Point Cook | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Lalor | ||||||||||||||
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Werribee South is a rural-urban suburb located just outside of the Melbourne metropolitan area.[2]
History
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The Post Office opened on 15 May 1916 as Duncans Road, was renamed Werribee South in 1926 and closed in 1973.[3]
Today
editWerribee South covers an area of 3,000 hectares. The locality is almost conterminous with the Werribee Irrigation District,[4] home to around 150 vegetable farms producing lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, fennel, and artichoke. Around 70% of Australia's lettuces are sourced from Werribee South.[5] The district receives its irrigation supply from the Werribee River, as well as recycled water, which was first provided in 2007.[6]
Werribee South borders Point Cook and contains Werribee Park. Werribee South's streets originally were named by letters. This was changed by the Wyndham City Council, and the only remaining lettered street is K Road. Along K Road, the Werribee Park Mansion, Werribee Open Range Zoo and the National Equestrian Centre can be found.
A sports oval (primarily used for Australian rules football), playgrounds, community services, and food facilities can be found along the beach of Werribee South, at the main population hub of the area. The area is popular with recreational fishers, and developments include a boat launch and a marina.[7]
Werribee South is also home to the Diggers Road Memorial Hall, which is the rehearsal venue for the Werribee Concert Band.[8] The Diggers Road Memorial Hall was built to commemorate Australia's participation in the First World War and is located at the corner of Diggers Road and Whites Road.
References
edit- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Werribee South (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
- ^ "Map of greater-Melbourne 2018". Retrieved 29 October 2023.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 27 March 2021
- ^ "Werribee Irrigation District". Southern Rural Water. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Lettuce crops raise recycled water fears". ABC Radio. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2008.
- ^ "Victorian Vegetable Growing Regions". 22 July 2008. Archived from the original on 22 July 2008. Retrieved 1 October 2008.
- ^ "The Age". 20 April 2003. Retrieved 1 October 2008.
- ^ "Werribee Concert Band".
