City of Sandringham
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The City of Sandringham was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
, on the eastern side of Port Phillip
. The city covered an area of 14.97 square kilometres (5.78 sq mi), and existed from 1917 until 1994.
, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Sandringham on 28 February 1917. It was proclaimed a Town on 9 April 1919 and a City on 21 March 1923.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Sandringham was abolished and merged into the newly-created City of Bayside
along with Brighton
and St Kilda
and parts of Moorabbin
and the eastern section of Beaumaris from City of Mordialloc
.
Council meetings were held at the Municipal Offices at Royal Avenue, Sandringham. It presently serves as a corporate centre for the City of Bayside
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, the state capital of Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, on the eastern side of Port Phillip
Port Phillip
Port Phillip Port Phillip Port Phillip (also commonly referred to as Port Phillip Bay or (locally) just The Bay, is a large bay in southern Victoria, Australia; it is the location of Melbourne. Geographically, the bay covers and the shore stretches roughly . Although it is extremely shallow for...
. The city covered an area of 14.97 square kilometres (5.78 sq mi), and existed from 1917 until 1994.
History
Sandringham was originally part of the Shire of MoorabbinCity of Moorabbin
The City of Moorabbin was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1994.-History:...
, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Sandringham on 28 February 1917. It was proclaimed a Town on 9 April 1919 and a City on 21 March 1923.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Sandringham was abolished and merged into the newly-created City of Bayside
City of Bayside
The City of Bayside is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 36 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 96,329 people.-City of Brighton:...
along with Brighton
City of Brighton
The City of Brighton was a Local Government Area located about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the southeast bank of the Yarra River. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1859 until 1994.-History:...
and St Kilda
City of St Kilda
The City of St Kilda was a Local Government Area located on Port Phillip about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1855 until 1994.-History:...
and parts of Moorabbin
City of Moorabbin
The City of Moorabbin was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1994.-History:...
and the eastern section of Beaumaris from City of Mordialloc
City of Mordialloc
The City of Mordialloc was a Local Government Area located about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the eastern side of Port Phillip. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1994.-History:...
.
Council meetings were held at the Municipal Offices at Royal Avenue, Sandringham. It presently serves as a corporate centre for the City of Bayside
City of Bayside
The City of Bayside is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 36 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 96,329 people.-City of Brighton:...
.
Wards
The City of Sandringham was subdivided into three wards on 15 September 1970, each electing three councillors:- North Ward
- Centre Ward
- South Ward
Suburbs
- BeaumarisBeaumaris, VictoriaBeaumaris is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Bayside. At the 2006 Census, Beaumaris had a population of 12,441....
(split with City of MordiallocCity of MordiallocThe City of Mordialloc was a Local Government Area located about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the eastern side of Port Phillip. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1994.-History:...
and City of MoorabbinCity of MoorabbinThe City of Moorabbin was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1994.-History:...
) - Black RockBlack Rock, VictoriaBlack Rock is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Bayside. At the 2006 Census, Black Rock had a population of 5796.-History:...
- CheltenhamCheltenham, VictoriaCheltenham is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, located 19 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston to the eastern side of the area's metropolitan railway line and Charman Road north, while the City of Bayside resides over...
(split with City of MoorabbinCity of MoorabbinThe City of Moorabbin was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1994.-History:...
) - HamptonHampton, VictoriaHampton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 km south east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Bayside. At the 2006 Census, Hampton had a population of 11,825.Hampton is located in a wealthy bayside area of Melbourne, wedged between the...
- SandringhamSandringham, VictoriaSandringham is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Bayside. At the 2006 Census, Sandringham had a population of 8693.-History:...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1921 | 11,316 |
| 1947 | 26,435 |
| 1954 | 31,758 |
| 1958 | 36,800* |
| 1961 | 37,001 |
| 1966 | 36,644 |
| 1971 | 35,460 |
| 1976 | 32,698 |
| 1981 | 31,175 |
| 1986 | 30,416 |
| 1991 | 30,319 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.