Town in Victoria, Australia
| Cardinia Victoria | |
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 Aerial photo from the south-west | |
| Population | 342 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3978 |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
| State electorate(s) | Bass |
| Federal division(s) | La Trobe |
Cardinia is a town in Victoria, Australia, 52 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Cardinia recorded a population of 342 at the 2021 census.
Cardinia is located between Pakenham and Tooradin on the south-eastern fringe of Melbourne.
The Post Office opened on 1 September 1881, was known as Cardinia Creek until 1912, and closed in 1970.
Cardinia is part of the Australian Rules ROC Football Club (Rythdale, Officer, Cardinia) competing in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League.
See also
- City of Cranbourne – Cardinia was previously within this former local government area.
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cardinia (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
38°08′49″S 145°25′23″E / 38.147°S 145.423°E / -38.147; 145.423
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