Whittlesea, Victoria

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Whittlesea Victoria
Population:	2366 (2001 census)
Postcode:	3757
Elevation:	178 m
Location:	40 km from Melbourne
LGA:	City of Whittlesea
State District:	Yan Yean
Federal Division:	McEwen

Whittlesea is a town situated to the north of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Whittlesea. It has a population of approximately 4,000.

Although located only a few kilometres from the outer fringes of metropolitan Melbourne, Whittlesea lies outside the urban growth boundaries of the Melbourne 2030 metropolitan development plan. It is therefore expected to maintain its status as a separate town until 2030 and beyond. City of Whittlesea planning policy for Whittlesea township envisages minimal growth over the next decade, so that the township will retain its rural character.

Local attractions include the Funfields Fun Park toboggan park, Torourrong Reservoir, Yan Yean Reservoir, Bear's Castle and the old Court House (Now a tourist information centre) [1].