Wantirna South, Victoria
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Wantirna South Melbourne, Victoria |
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| Coordinates | 37°52′52″S 145°13′26″E / 37.881°S 145.224°ECoordinates: 37°52′52″S 145°13′26″E / 37.881°S 145.224°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 17,477 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 1,304/km2 (3,378/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3152 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 13.4 km2 (5.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Knox | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Ferntree Gully | ||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Aston | ||||||||||||
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Wantirna South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Knox, Wantirna South is a border suburb to City of Whitehorse and City of Monash. At the 2011 census, Wantirna South had a population of 17,477.
Wantirna South was mostly orchards until around 80 years ago. Demand for housing grew in the 1920s and Wantirna South and surrounding communities became a new place for housing development. One of the first buildings was Wantirna South Post Office, opened on 1 December 1936, but was renamed Studfield in 1990, being at the Studfield Shopping Centre. Wantirna South Primary School had a significant impact on the growth and housing around the Knox City area.
Wantirna South serves as the headquarters of the Knox City Council. The Knox City Council's building was burnt down in 1994, and took a few years to be rebuilt. It is now a meeting place for councillors and the Mayor.
Another Wantirna South attraction is the Westfield Knox shopping centre, which was first built in the 1970s. It had a major refurbishment in 2002 to make it a more popular area for young people. This area is now known as Knox O-Zone, a popular night spot containing a pub, restaurants, clubs and cinema.
Knox Police Complex is situated on Burwood highway opposite Westfield Knox.
Another important building, across the road from the Knox Council headquarters, was the Rembrandts building. Rembrandts was a ballroom and formal eating place where social life took place, including over-28s and debutant balls from various schools. The building is now currently a part of St. Andrews Christian College.
There is also a skatepark in Wantirna South, which is located near Knox City Shopping Centre.
1st Wantirna South Scout Group has been a part of the community since the early 1950s. Wantirna South is also home to the Knox District Scout Centre, a popular venue for parties.
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