Iona, Victoria

Iona
Victoria
Iona
Coordinates 38°09′S 145°41′E / 38.150°S 145.683°ECoordinates: 38°09′S 145°41′E / 38.150°S 145.683°E
Population 363 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 3815
LGA(s) Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s) Narracan
Federal Division(s) Flinders

Iona is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia. Its local government area is the Shire of Cardinia. At the 2011 Census, Iona had a population of 363.[1] Mainly vegetable growing ie potato, asparagus and dairy farming.

History

Bunyip South Post Office opened on 26 August 1898, was renamed Iona in 1905 and closed in 1977.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "2011 Census QuickStats: Iona". Australia Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 18 December 2012.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11