Montrose, Victoria
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Montrose Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Coordinates | 37°48′36″S 145°20′35″E / 37.81°S 145.343°ECoordinates: 37°48′36″S 145°20′35″E / 37.81°S 145.343°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 6,732 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 612/km2 (1,590/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3765 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yarra Ranges | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Monbulk | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Casey | ||||||||||||
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Montrose is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 33 km east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2011 census, Montrose had a population of 6,732. Montrose varies in altitude, from about 91m to 324m above sea level. Montrose covers an area of about 1084 hectares or around 11 square kilometres (km2) (2680 acres)
Montrose is situated at the picturesque foothills of Mount Dandenong. Close to the Yarra Ranges, the Dandenong Ranges and the wineries of the Yarra Valley, it is a gateway to many tourist destinations, offering a variety of Bed and Breakfast venues for visitors. Montrose also offers a range of fine dining options and a selection of tea houses including a large fine chocolate shop.
Local sporting clubs, churches and schools surround the town centre, which hosts a craft market. The Montrose Market is held each third Saturday of the month, except in January.
Prior to 1892 the area was referred to as South Mooroolbark. Local landowner James Walker, whose son had a store in Colchester Road, Kilsyth, named Rose Mont, called the settlement Montrose in the early 1890s. By the 1970s Montrose had become part of the sprawl of suburbs extending into the Dandenongs.
The Post Office opened on 17 December 1898.
Montrose was home to the museum of the Australian author, May Gibbs, creator of the Gumnut Babies.
Established in 1880. Serves students in grades Prep -Year Six. The Principal is Neil Pollard. Located on Leith Road.
Established in 1980. Serves students in grades Prep -Year Six. The Principal is Julie Legione. Located on Sheffield Road.
The Montrose Recreation Reserve is home to the:
A popular destination for families. The playground is largely made from a recycled plastic material. It also features some wonderful artwork all completed by local artists
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