Monomeith, Victoria
Monomeith is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia, 67 kilometres (42 mi) south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Monomeith recorded a population of 69 at the 2021 census.[1]
| Monomeith Victoria | |
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| Population | 69 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3984 |
| Location | 67 km (42 mi) from Melbourne |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal division(s) | Monash |
In 1942, during World War II, a military airfield was constructed for the air defence of Melbourne, south of Spencers Road, and is still visible using Google Earth.
History
Monomeith Post Office opened on 20 July 1900 and closed in 1969.[2]
A railway station existed from 1890 until the late 1970s.
The site of the former airfield has been considered, as of 2015, as a site for Melbourne's third major airport for passenger jet aircraft.[3]
See also
- City of Cranbourne – Monomeith was previously within this former local government area.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Monomeith (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2022.
- Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2021
- "Backing secured for major airport serving Melbourne's south-east". 3 July 2017.
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