Plenty, Victoria
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Plenty Melbourne, Victoria |
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Plenty Hall
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| Coordinates | 37°40′08″S 145°07′01″E / 37.669°S 145.117°ECoordinates: 37°40′08″S 145°07′01″E / 37.669°S 145.117°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 2,093 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,100/km2 (5,400/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3090 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 20 km (12 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Shire of Nillumbik | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Yan Yean | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Scullin | ||||||||||||
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Plenty is a town in Victoria, Australia, 20 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2011 Census, Plenty had a population of 2,093.
Plenty is located within Greater Melbourne, beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary. It is a semi-rural area consisting mostly of large lots, with many being several acres in size. However, increasing urbanisation is evident near the border with the suburb of Greensborough. New housing estates are being established with the population in the area set to increase, however large areas of Plenty are still relatively untouched with development limited due to being in the green wedge.
Plenty Post Office opened on 3 August 1923 and closed in 1979. An earlier office opened in 1853 and was replaced by Whittlesea in 1864.
Plenty Primary School on Howell Road was closed in the 1990s under the Kennett Government.
Plenty Cricket Club was formed in 1946 and continues to play today.
The Plenty Historical Society was formed in 2001.
The main features of Plenty include the Greensborough Hockey Club and the Plenty War Memorial Park sporting facilities on Yan Yean Road.
The Plenty River makes up the border between Mill Park and Plenty. Known to the locals as "Blue Lake" because of the beautiful colours of the water owing to the mineral contents. Yellow Gum Park is nearby and is a popular swimming spot on hot days. The park is closed off to visitors on total fire ban days because it is considered one of the most high risk fire danger areas in Australia.
Plenty Gorge Parklands conservation area within Plenty is accessible by permission only. The Plenty Views Golf Park and Cielo Blue cafe are also located on Yan Yean Rd.
Plenty Fire Station, a general store, and Plenty Hall are also within Plenty's boundaries.
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