Wallington, Victoria

Wallington Victoria
Wallington
Coordinates	38°12′S 144°29′E / 38.200°S 144.483°E / -38.200; 144.483Coordinates: 38°12′S 144°29′E / 38.200°S 144.483°E / -38.200; 144.483
Population	1,353 (2006 census)
Postcode(s)	3222
LGA(s)	City of Greater Geelong
State electorate(s)	Bellarine
Federal Division(s)	Corangamite Corio
Localities around Wallington: Leopold Curlewis Drysdale Connewarre Wallington Mannerim and Marcus Hill Connewarre Barwon Heads Ocean Grove

Wallington is a rural township near Geelong. At the 2006 census, the town and surrounding area had a population of 1,353.

The township was settled in the early 1870s, the Post Office opening on 22 February 1872.

Its surrounding suburbs are Leopold, Curlewis, Ocean Grove and Marcus Hill.

It is well known for its popular annual strawberry festival, the Wallington Strawberry Fair, a fundraising event held by Wallington Primary School. A popular water theme park, Adventure Park is located on the outskirts of the township.

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