Rockbank, Victoria
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| Rockbank Victoria |
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| Population: | 1337 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3335 | ||||||||||||
| Elevation: | 116 m (381 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | Shire of Melton | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Melton | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Lalor | ||||||||||||
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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. Rockbank is also served by the Route 456 bus that runs along Western Highway, linking Melton and Sunshine.
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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[edit] References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). Rockbank (State Suburb). 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved on 2007-10-01.
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- Rockbank, Victoria is at coordinates Coordinates:
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