City of Springvale
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The City of Springvale was a Local Government Area located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The city covered an area of 97.6 square kilometres (37.68 sq mi), and existed from 1857 until 1994.
. The Shire of Dandenong was renamed Shire of Springvale and Noble Park on 31 May 1955. In May 1959, it lost 6.5 square kilometres (2.5 sq mi) of land to the City of Oakleigh
. The City of Springvale was proclaimed on 22 April 1961.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Springvale was abolished, and split three ways—Carrum Downs
was added to the City of Frankston
, while the rest split roughly east-west between the new Cities of Greater Dandenong
and Kingston
.
Council meetings were held at the City Hall at Springvale Road
and Grace Park Avenue, Springvale. It presently serves as city offices for the City of Greater Dandenong
.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, the state capital of Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The city covered an area of 97.6 square kilometres (37.68 sq mi), and existed from 1857 until 1994.
History
Springvale was first incorporated as the Dandenong Roads District on 6 February 1857. It became a Shire on 16 May 1873. In May 1920, its coastal section split away to form the Borough of CarrumCity of Chelsea
The City of Chelsea was a Local Government Area located about south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the eastern side of Port Phillip. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1920 until 1994.-History:...
. The Shire of Dandenong was renamed Shire of Springvale and Noble Park on 31 May 1955. In May 1959, it lost 6.5 square kilometres (2.5 sq mi) of land to the City of Oakleigh
City of Oakleigh
The City of Oakleigh was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1891 until 1994.-History:...
. The City of Springvale was proclaimed on 22 April 1961.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Springvale was abolished, and split three ways—Carrum Downs
Carrum Downs, Victoria
Carrum Downs is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 34 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston. At the 2006 Census, Carrum Downs had a population of 17,213....
was added to the City of Frankston
City of Frankston
The City of Frankston is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 131 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 128,576 people....
, while the rest split roughly east-west between the new Cities of Greater Dandenong
City of Greater Dandenong
The City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
and Kingston
City of Kingston
The City of Kingston is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, its northern boundary lying approximately 15 km from the Melbourne city centre along the north-eastern shorelines of Port Phillip...
.
Council meetings were held at the City Hall at Springvale Road
Route 40, Melbourne
Route 40, or the Bell / Springvale State Highway is the longest urban highway in Melbourne linking Tullamarine Freeway and the Nepean Highway, allotted metropolitan route ....
and Grace Park Avenue, Springvale. It presently serves as city offices for the City of Greater Dandenong
City of Greater Dandenong
The City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
.
Wards
The City of Springvale was subdivided into four wards in April 1987, each electing three councillors:- North Ward
- Central Ward
- South Ward
- West Ward
Suburbs
- Aspendale GardensAspendale Gardens, VictoriaAspendale Gardens is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. It's Local Government Area is the City of Kingston. At the 2006 Census, Aspendale Gardens had a population of 7,319....
- BangholmeBangholme, VictoriaBangholme is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district and adjacent to the urban area. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
(now part of City of Greater DandenongCity of Greater DandenongThe City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
) - BraesideBraeside, VictoriaBraeside is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston...
(now part of City of FrankstonCity of FrankstonThe City of Frankston is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the southern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 131 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 128,576 people....
) - Carrum DownsCarrum Downs, VictoriaCarrum Downs is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 34 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Frankston. At the 2006 Census, Carrum Downs had a population of 17,213....
- Chelsea HeightsChelsea Heights, VictoriaChelsea Heights is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston...
- Dingley VillageDingley Village, VictoriaDingley Village is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 22 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston...
- KeysboroughKeysborough, VictoriaKeysborough is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 27 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
(now part of City of Greater DandenongCity of Greater DandenongThe City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
) - Noble ParkNoble Park, VictoriaNoble Park is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
(now part of City of Greater DandenongCity of Greater DandenongThe City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
) - Noble Park NorthNoble Park North, VictoriaNoble Park North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
(now part of City of Greater DandenongCity of Greater DandenongThe City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
) - Patterson LakesPatterson Lakes, VictoriaPatterson Lakes is a suburb in outer south-east Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and is located 32 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston. In the 2006 Census Patterson Lakes had a population of 7,235 people.Patterson Lakes consists...
- SpringvaleSpringvale, VictoriaSpringvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 20 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
(now part of City of Greater DandenongCity of Greater DandenongThe City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
) - Springvale SouthSpringvale South, VictoriaSpringvale South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
(now part of City of Greater DandenongCity of Greater DandenongThe City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
)
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1958 | 22,800* |
| 1961 | 28,542 |
| 1966 | 39,412 |
| 1971 | 58,374 |
| 1976 | 72,474 |
| 1981 | 77,817 |
| 1986 | 83,385 |
| 1991 | 89,478 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.