North Warrandyte, Victoria

North Warrandyte
Melbourne, Victoria
North Warrandyte
Coordinates 37°43′34″S 145°12′58″E / 37.726°S 145.216°ECoordinates: 37°43′34″S 145°12′58″E / 37.726°S 145.216°E
Population 2,954 (2011 census)[1]
 • Density 547/km2 (1,417/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 3113
Area 5.4 km2 (2.1 sq mi)
Location 25 km (16 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s) Shire of Nillumbik
State electorate(s) Warrandyte
Federal Division(s) Jagajaga
Suburbs around North Warrandyte:
Research Kangaroo Ground Kangaroo Ground
Eltham North Warrandyte Wonga Park
Warrandyte Warrandyte Wonga Park

North Warrandyte is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2011 Census, North Warrandyte had a population of 2,954.

Located in the bushy hills north of the Yarra River and to the north of Warrandyte, North Warrandyte is separated from its neighbour of the same name by Municipal Boundaries, CFA Brigade (Country Fire Authority) Boundaries and Suburb Boundaries, yet the two exist as interlocked communities as though those boundaries didn't exist. Winding roads amongst the tree tops and unmade local streets are abundant in the small suburb.

Geography

North Warrandyte is set on the northern banks of the Yarra River, amongst hilly terrain, densely populated with a wide variety of Eucalyptus Trees.

A list of Creeks and Rivers and their features in North Warrandyte:

Community

There is a limited number of community facilities in North Warrandyte and the suburb is mostly serviced by neighbouring Warrandyte. However, North Warrandyte is the home of the North Warrandyte Fire Station (CFA), Stony Creek Cottage, Yarra Warra Pre School, North Warrandyte Family Centre, a community hall and Junior's Farm child care centre.

Transportation

Bus routes include:

Transportation in North Warrandyte is largely limited to the private car as there are no train and trams anywhere near the region. Most local roads are unmade and very narrow, however, all through roads (Primary & Secondary State Arterial Roads) are of a high quality and fully made, although the nature of the suburb's geography forces these roads to wind their way through the hills unrelentingly.

The suburb is serviced by two major roads; Research-Warrandyte Road and Kangaroo Ground-Warrandyte Road. Both roads handle all through traffic and converge in the southern area of the suburb as they find themselves at the Yarra River and then cross it via the 50 year old Warrandyte Bridge and enter into Warrandyte. Most through traffic is either coming from or going to the suburbs of Warrandyte, Kangaroo Ground, Research and Eltham.

Some major local roads include:

Recreation

As North Warrandyte is located on the Yarra River a lot of the recreation in the area focuses on water activities. Swimming at the end of Bradleys Lane or canoeing down the river are very popular summer pastimes while bushwalking and picnics tend to be more suitable for cooler months. The majority of recreation undertaken by North Warrandyte's residents are performed in neighbouring Warrandyte as it is home to several facilities such as tennis courts. However, North Warrandyte's parks and reserves are perfect for bushwalking and mountain bike riding. The Warrandyte State Park preserves the natural environment of the Yarra River and its surrounds.

Parks, gardens and reserves in North Warrandyte include:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "North Warrandyte (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 July 2012.

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