Rockbank, Victoria

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Rockbank Victoria
Population:	872 (2001 census)
Postcode:	3335
Elevation:	116 m
Location:	35 km from Melbourne 10 km from Melton
LGA:	Shire of Melton
State District:	Melton
Federal Division:	Lalor
Suburbs around Rockbank Melton Plumpton Melton South Rockbank Caroline Springs Mount Cottrell Truganina Ravenhall

Rockbank is a rural area in western Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is within the Shire of Melton Local Government Area.

The area lies east of the township of Melton and west of the suburb of Deer Park. The land contains many large volcanic rocks making it poor for cultivating crops. The rocks have been used to build walls between paddocks - characteristic of the area west of Melbourne.

The railway station is on the Melton line.

The rich, red volcanic soil in the area has helped build the reputation of local wineries. Rockbank is also the host to Victoria’s Annual Olive Festival.

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Coordinates: -37.718° 144.641°

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Suburbs of the Shire of Melton
Brookfield | Burnside | Caroline Springs | Diggers Rest | Exford | Hillside | Kurunjang | Melton | Melton South | Melton West | Mount Cottrell | Plumpton | Ravenhall | Rockbank | Taylors Hill | Toolern Vale | Truganina |