Shire of Eltham
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The Shire of Eltham was a Local Government Area located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres (107 sq mi), and existed from 1856 until 1994.
.
On 18 June 1958, it lost its 218 km² (84.2 sq mi) East Riding to Shire of Healesville
. This area comprised Yarra Glen
, Dixons Creek
and parts of Christmas Hills
. It also lost part of North Riding near Kinglake
to the Shire of Yea
on 1 October 1972.
On 15 December 1994, the Shire was abolished. The Kinglake
district were transferred to the new Shire of Murrindindi, while Montmorency
and Lower Plenty
in the shire's far southwest were transferred to City of Banyule. The rest became part of the new Shire of Nillumbik
.
* Estimate in 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...
. The shire covered an area of 277.13 square kilometres (107 sq mi), and existed from 1856 until 1994.
History
Eltham was first incorporated as a district on 26 September 1856, and became a shire on 6 April 1871. In 1912 it lost some of its area to the Shire of HealesvilleShire of Healesville
The Shire of Healesville 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 1887 until 1994.-History:...
.
On 18 June 1958, it lost its 218 km² (84.2 sq mi) East Riding to Shire of Healesville
Shire of Healesville
The Shire of Healesville 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 1887 until 1994.-History:...
. This area comprised Yarra Glen
Yarra Glen, Victoria
Yarra Glen is a town in Victoria, Australia, 40 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges...
, Dixons Creek
Dixons Creek, Victoria
Dixons Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, 46 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2006 Census, Dixons Creek had a population of 596....
and parts of Christmas Hills
Christmas Hills, Victoria
Christmas Hills is a town in Victoria, Australia, 35 km north-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
. It also lost part of North Riding near Kinglake
Kinglake, Victoria
Kinglake is a town in Victoria, Australia situated in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2006 Census, Kinglake had a population of 1482...
to the Shire of Yea
Shire of Yea
The Shire of Yea 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 1869 until 1994...
on 1 October 1972.
On 15 December 1994, the Shire was abolished. The Kinglake
Kinglake, Victoria
Kinglake is a town in Victoria, Australia situated in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2006 Census, Kinglake had a population of 1482...
district were transferred to the new Shire of Murrindindi, while Montmorency
Montmorency, Victoria
Montmorency 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, Montmorency had a population of 8176...
and Lower Plenty
Lower Plenty, Victoria
Lower Plenty 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...
in the shire's far southwest were transferred to City of Banyule. The rest became part of the new 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 three ridings on 16 March 1955, each of which elected three councillors:- Central Riding
- North Riding
- West Riding
Suburbs and Localities
- 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:...
(split with Shire of Diamond ValleyShire of Diamond ValleyThe Shire of Diamond Valley 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 1964 until 1994.-History:...
) - Christmas HillsChristmas Hills, VictoriaChristmas Hills is a town in Victoria, Australia, 35 km north-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
(split with Shire of HealesvilleShire of HealesvilleThe Shire of Healesville 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 1887 until 1994.-History:...
) - Cottles BridgeCottles Bridge, VictoriaCottles Bridge is a town in Victoria, Australia, 30 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
- ElthamEltham, VictoriaEltham 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....
- 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....
(split with Shire of Diamond ValleyShire of Diamond ValleyThe Shire of Diamond Valley 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 1964 until 1994.-History:...
) - 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...
(split with 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:...
and Shire of Diamond ValleyShire of Diamond ValleyThe Shire of Diamond Valley 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 1964 until 1994.-History:...
) - Kangaroo GroundKangaroo Ground, VictoriaKangaroo Ground is a town in Victoria, Australia, 26 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
- KinglakeKinglake, VictoriaKinglake is a town in Victoria, Australia situated in the Shire of Murrindindi local government area. At the 2006 Census, Kinglake had a population of 1482...
(split with Shire of YeaShire of YeaThe Shire of Yea 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 1869 until 1994...
) - Lower PlentyLower Plenty, VictoriaLower Plenty 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...
- MontmorencyMontmorency, VictoriaMontmorency 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, Montmorency had a population of 8176...
- Panton HillPanton Hill, VictoriaPanton Hill is a town in Victoria, Australia, 32 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik...
- ResearchResearch, VictoriaResearch is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2006 Census, Research had a population of 2379.-History:...
- Smiths GullySmiths Gully, VictoriaSmiths Gully is a town in Victoria, Australia, 35 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik....
- St Andrews
- StrathewenStrathewen, VictoriaStrathewen is a locality situated near Kinglake National Park, from central Melbourne in Victoria, Australia, with a population of around 200. It is an apple and pear producing area and is home to small local vineyards and wineries.-History:...
- Warrandyte North
- Watsons CreekWatsons Creek, VictoriaWatsons Creek is a bounded locality in Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Nillumbik. It lies to the north and west of the Eltham-Yarra Glen Road.-History:...
- 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:...
(split with Shire of Diamond ValleyShire of Diamond ValleyThe Shire of Diamond Valley 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 1964 until 1994.-History:...
)
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 3,423 |
| 1947 | 7,028 |
| 1954 | 11,441 |
| 1958 | 14,660* |
| 1961 | 16,575 |
| 1966 | 20,213 |
| 1971 | 23,712 |
| 1976 | 28,631 |
| 1981 | 34,648 |
| 1986 | 39,784 |
| 1991 | 42,670 |
* Estimate in 1958 Victorian Year Book.