Shire of Diamond Valley
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The Shire of Diamond Valley was a Local Government Area located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres (28.72 sq mi), and existed from 1964 until 1994.
which flows through nearby Eltham
.
Land in the area was first incorporated as part of the Heidelberg District on 12 October 1860, which became a Shire on 27 March 1864 and was proclaimed as the City of Heidelberg
on 11 April 1934. On 30 September 1964, the North Ward of the City of Heidelberg was severed and incorporated as the Shire of Diamond Valley.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the Shire of Diamond Valley was abolished. Areas south of the Metropolitan Ring Road and Greensborough Highway
became part of the new City of Banyule, while those areas north became part of the Shire of Nillumbik
. A small area in the shire's southwest north of La Trobe University
, including Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve, became part of the City of Darebin
.
Council met at the Diamond Valley Civic Centre in Civic Circuit, Greensborough. The facility is still used by the Shire of Nillumbik
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
# The Shire of Diamond Valley was created in 1964. Source of population: 1968 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...
. The shire covered an area of 74.38 square kilometres (28.72 sq mi), and existed from 1964 until 1994.
History
The name relates to the lowlands to the west of Diamond Creek, a tributary of the Yarra RiverYarra River
The Yarra River, originally Birrarung, is a river in east-central Victoria, Australia. The lower stretches of the river is where the city of Melbourne was established in 1835 and today Greater Melbourne dominates and influences the landscape of its lower reaches...
which flows through nearby Eltham
Eltham, Victoria
Eltham is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2006 Census, Eltham had a population of 17,581....
.
Land in the area was first incorporated as part of the Heidelberg District on 12 October 1860, which became a Shire on 27 March 1864 and was proclaimed as the City of Heidelberg
City of Heidelberg
The City of Heidelberg was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1840 until 1994.-History:...
on 11 April 1934. On 30 September 1964, the North Ward of the City of Heidelberg was severed and incorporated as the Shire of Diamond Valley.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the Shire of Diamond Valley was abolished. Areas south of the Metropolitan Ring Road and Greensborough Highway
Greensborough Highway
Greensborough Highway is a highway in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia, and is an important route for north-east Melbourne.- Route :...
became part of the new City of Banyule, while those areas north became part of the Shire of Nillumbik
Shire of Nillumbik
The Shire of Nillumbik is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It contains some outer northern suburbs of Melbourne and rural localities beyond the urban area. It has an area of 435 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 62,837 people...
. A small area in the shire's southwest north of La Trobe University
La Trobe University
La Trobe University is a multi-campus university in Victoria, Australia. It was established in 1964 by an Act of Parliament to become the third oldest university in the state of Victoria. The main campus of La Trobe is located in the Melbourne suburb of Bundoora; two other major campuses are...
, including Gresswell Forest Nature Reserve, became part of the City of Darebin
City of Darebin
The City of Darebin is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of , and as of 2009, has a population of 139,608...
.
Council met at the Diamond Valley Civic Centre in Civic Circuit, Greensborough. The facility is still used by the Shire of Nillumbik
Shire of Nillumbik
The Shire of Nillumbik is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It contains some outer northern suburbs of Melbourne and rural localities beyond the urban area. It has an area of 435 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 62,837 people...
.
Wards
The shire was divided into four ridings, each of which elected three councillors:- South West Riding
- South East Riding
- Centre Riding
- North Riding
Suburbs
- Briar HillBriar Hill, VictoriaBriar Hill is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 18 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Banyule. At the 2006 Census, Briar Hill had a population of 3099.-School:...
(shared with Shire of ElthamShire of ElthamThe Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994.-History:...
) - BundooraBundoora, VictoriaBundoora is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km north from the Melbourne central business district. Its Local Government Area are the cities of Banyule, Darebin and Whittlesea. At the 2006 Census, Bundoora had a population of 24,018....
(shared with City of Preston and City of WhittleseaCity of WhittleseaThe City of Whittlesea is a Local Government Area located in the outer northeastern suburbs of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covers an area of , and has an estimated population of 155,113 people.-History:...
) - Diamond CreekDiamond Creek, VictoriaDiamond Creek is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 23 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
- Eltham NorthEltham North, VictoriaEltham North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
- GreensboroughGreensborough, VictoriaGreensborough is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Banyule. At the 2006 Census, Greensborough had a population of 20,214....
- HurstbridgeHurstbridge, VictoriaHurstbridge is a semi-rural town in Victoria, Australia, 26 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, at the junction of Diamond Creek and Arthur's Creek. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2006 Census, Hurstbridge had a population of 3448.- History...
(shared with Shire of ElthamShire of ElthamThe Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994.-History:...
and City of WhittleseaCity of WhittleseaThe City of Whittlesea is a Local Government Area located in the outer northeastern suburbs of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covers an area of , and has an estimated population of 155,113 people.-History:...
) - MacleodMacleod, VictoriaMacleod is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 14 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area are the cities of Banyule and Darebin. At the 2006 Census, Macleod had a population of 8083...
(shared with City of HeidelbergCity of HeidelbergThe City of Heidelberg was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1840 until 1994.-History:...
) - PlentyPlenty, VictoriaPlenty is a locality within Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary 20 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2006 Census, Plenty had a population of 986.Plenty is a...
- St HelenaSt Helena, VictoriaSt Helena is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 21 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Banyule.- History :...
- WatsoniaWatsonia, VictoriaWatsonia is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 16 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Banyule. At the 2006 Census, Watsonia had a population of 4905.-History:...
- Watsonia NorthWatsonia North, VictoriaWatsonia North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Banyule...
- Wattle GlenWattle Glen, VictoriaWattle Glen is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2006 Census, Wattle Glen had a population of 1460.-History:...
(shared with Shire of ElthamShire of ElthamThe Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about northeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994.-History:...
) - YarrambatYarrambat, VictoriaYarrambat is a locality within Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary 32.5 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,631# |
| 1966 | 22,993 |
| 1971 | 36,245 |
| 1976 | 45,461 |
| 1981 | 50,503 |
| 1986 | 55,122 |
| 1991 | 60,738 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
# The Shire of Diamond Valley was created in 1964. Source of population: 1968 Victorian Year Book.