Hurstbridge, Victoria

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Hurstbridge
Melbourne, Victoria
Population: 3448 (2006) [1]
Postcode: 3099
Area: 5.4 km² (2.1 sq mi)
Property Value: AUD $340,000 [2]
Location: 34 km (21 mi) from Melbourne
LGA: Shire of Nillumbik
State District: Yan Yean
Federal Division: McEwen
Suburbs around Hurstbridge:
Doreen Nutfield Cottles Bridge
Yarrambat Hurstbridge Panton Hill
Yarrambat Diamond Creek Wattle Glen

Hurstbridge is a township located in the Diamond Valley, in the Shire of Nillumbik, on the north eastern fringe of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located at the watercourse junction of Diamond Creek and Arthurs Creek. The area includes a diverse mix of farmers, artists, commuters and tourists. Around Hurstbridge can be found a number of attractions, including wineries, walking tracks, nature reserves, and markets.

It is serviced by regular train services to and from the Melbourne CBD at Hurstbridge station.

Hurstbridge was first settled in 1842 by Cornelius Haley, a grazier. The township was once known as Hurst's Bridge, from the Hurst family who built the first log bridge across the Diamond Creek. The current single lane bridge was designed by Sir John Monash and was officially opened in 1918.

The town is the birthplace of the late race car driver champion Peter Brock.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Hurstbridge (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-09-17.
  2. ^ Hurstbridge, accessed 27 November 2006


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