| Woodend North Victoria |
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The former Woodend North State School |
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Woodend North
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| Population: | 313[1] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode: | 3442 | ||||||||||||
| Elevation: | 550 m (1,804 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA: | Shire of Macedon Ranges | ||||||||||||
| State District: | Macedon | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division: | McEwen | ||||||||||||
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Woodend North (traditionally North Woodend) is a locality 4 km north of Woodend, Victoria in the Shire of Macedon Ranges in central Victoria, Australia. Formerly a distinct locality, Woodend North has effectively become the northern extension of the township of Woodend. The locality is now a mainly residential and agricultural area, with some light secondary industrial sites. At the 2006 census, Woodend North had a population of 313.[1]
Woodend North was originally known as Springfield, supposedly in reference to natural springs in the area.[2] The name seems to have been changed due to postal confusion with another Springfield office near Romsey.
The settlement formerly consisted of the Post Office, State School, a general store, a blacksmith, and Patterson's (flour) Mill,[2] all of which are now closed. Further, Woodend North featured three licenced hotels, the Springfield, Highland Chief and Dalhousie.[2] The Post Office opened as Springfield on 11 November 1862, was renamed Woodend North on 8 September 1884, and closed on 31 January 1958.[3] The former Woodend North State School remains standing as a privately owned residence.
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