| Wantirna South Melbourne, Victoria |
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Wantirna South
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| Population: | 17,949 (2006)[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3152 | ||||||||||||
| Area: | 13.4 km² (5.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | City of Knox | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Scoresby, Bayswater | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | Aston | ||||||||||||
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Wantirna South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Knox, Wantirna South is a border suburb to City of Whitehorse and City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Wantirna South had a population of 17,949.
Wantirna South was mostly orchards until around 80 years ago. Demand for housing grew in the 1920's and Wantirna South and surrounding communities became a new place for housing development.One of the first buildings was Wantirna South Post Office, opened on 1 December 1936, but was renamed Studfield in 1990, being at the Knox Studfield Shopping Centre. Wantirna South Primary School had a significant impact on the growth and housing around the Knox City area.[2]
Wantirna South serves as the headquarters of the Knox City Council. The Knox City Council's building was burnt down in 1994, and took a few years to be rebuilt. It is now a meeting place for councillors and the Mayor.
Another Wantirna South attraction is the Knox City Shopping Centre, which was first built in the 1970s. It had a major refurbishment in 2002 to make it a more popular area for young people. This area is now known as Knox O-Zone, a popular night spot containing a pub, restaurants, clubs and cinema.
Knox Police Complex is situated on Burwood highway opposite Knox City Shopping Centre.
Another important building, across the road from the Knox Council headquarters, is Rembrandts. Rembrandts was a ballroom and formal eating place where social life took place, including over-28s and debutant balls from various schools. It is currently for sale for property development.
Schools in Wantirna South include Knox Gardens Primary School, Yawarra, Knox Park Primary School, Waverley Christian College, Wantirna South Primary School and The Knox School. Swinburne University of Technology is also located in Wantirna South.
There is also a skatepark in Wantirna South, which is located near Knox City Shopping Centre.
The Wantirna WASPS Basketball club is the local basketball club. WASPS were established in 1988, and with over 70 boys and girls teams has grown to be the largest club competing in the Knox Basketball Association. WASPS are based at the Knox school, and has many great members including Ros, Peter, Kerri, Nada and Mark.
The Wantirna South Football Club, The Devils, competes in the Eastern Football League. The Knox Football Club, The Falcons, is situated next to Knox Gardens Primary School and also competes in the Eastern Football League.[3]
1st Wantirna South Scout Group has been a part of the community since the early 1950s. Wantirna South is also home to the Knox District Scout Centre, a popular venue for parties.
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