City of Moonee Valley

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City of Moonee Valley
Victoria
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Location within Melbourne metropolitan area, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country.
Population127,883 (2018) [1]
 • Density2,970/km2 (7,700/sq mi)
EstablishedDecember 1994
Area43 km2 (16.6 sq mi) [1]
MayorCr Pierce Tyson
Council seat Moonee Ponds
Region Greater Melbourne
State electorate(s)
Federal division(s) Maribyrnong
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Website City of Moonee Valley
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The City of Moonee Valley is a local government area located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. It comprises the inner north-western suburbs between 3 and 13 kilometres from the Melbourne city centre. In 2023, the City of Moonee Valley Estimated Resident Population was 126,486, with a population density of 2,935 persons per square km, based on the 2023 Census.

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History

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The original logo

Moonee Valley was formed in December 1994 after the merger of the City of Essendon and eastern parts of the City of Keilor.

The original council logo from 1994 was replaced in February 2010. [2]

Exchange prefixes in the city are 937x, 837x, 933x or 833x (the latter left over from the old City of Keilor).

Features

The Moonee Valley is a culturally diverse region with a substantial residential population and various commercial set-ups and industries. It comprises the Moonee Valley Racecourse, Essendon Airport and has several shopping precincts, restaurants, parks and offices. It is well connected and easily accessible through trams and the Craigieburn train line. It is also a thriving business centre, with close to 10,000 businesses operating in the region. [3]

Council

Wards

Prior to the 2024 Council Elections, The City of Moonee Valley had three wards: Buckley, Myrnong and Rose Hill. [4]

Buckley Ward comprises Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Strathmore, Aberfeldie, most of Essendon and Strathmore Heights, and parts of Moonee Ponds and Essendon West. [4]

Myrnong Ward comprises Ascot Vale, Flemington, Travancore, most of Moonee Ponds and part of Essendon. [4]

Rose Hill Ward comprises Avondale Heights, Keilor East, Airport West, Niddrie, most of Essendon West and part of Strathmore Heights. [4]

At the 2024 Council Elections, nine wards were established with each ward electing once councillor each [5] . The following wards were established;

Current composition

Councillors are elected from nine single member wards. The current council was elected in October 2024, its composition is: [6]

WardCouncillor
Airport WardHamish Jones
Buckley WardJohn Barnes
Canning WardPaula Theocharides
Fairbairn WardPhil Burn
Milleara WardJohn Sipek
Myrnong WardRose Iser
Queens Park WardAva Adams
Steele Creek WardSamantha Byrne
Woodlands WardFran Cosgriff

Mayors

The current mayor is Pierce Tyson and the Deputy Mayor is Narelle Sharpe. They were elected by council in October 2023 and will serve the 2023/24 year.

Past councillors

2008−2024 (three wards)

Buckley Ward [a]

YearCouncillorPartyCouncillorPartyCouncillorParty
2008  Jan Chantry Labor  Paul Giuliano Independent  Narelle Sharpe Independent
2012
2016  Rebecca Gauci Maurici Liberal  Richard Lawrence Independent
2020  Cam Nation Independent  Ava Adams Independent
2024 Jessica O'Neil Independent

Myrnong Ward [b]

YearCouncillorPartyCouncillorPartyCouncillorParty
2008  Jim Cusack Labor  Rose Iser Greens  James Rankin Independent
2011  Miriam Gillis Independent
2012  Nicole Marshall Labor  Cam Nation Liberal
2014 No East West Link
2015  Independent
2016
2020  Katrina Hodgson Labor  Rose Iser Independent  Jacob Bettio Independent
2024  Labor

Rose Hill Ward [c]

YearCouncillorPartyCouncillorPartyCouncillorParty
2008  John Sipek Labor  Shirley Cornish Labor  Ange Kenos Independent
2012  Andra Surace Independent
2016   Independent
2016  Samantha Byrne Independent
2020  Pierce Tyson Labor

Libraries

The City of Moonee Valley has five libraries: [8]

The libraries offer uncommon services such as a seed library, where customers can take home seeds to grow plants or flowers. [10] In 2024, Moonee Valley Libraries removed overdue fines for late return of items. The change was made to remove a potential barrier of people using the library services. [8]

Townships and localities

At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 121,851 up from 116,671 at the 2016 census. [11]

Population
Locality20162021
Aberfeldie 3,8973,925
Airport West 7,5648,173
Ascot Vale 14,75015,197
Avondale Heights 11,63312,388
Essendon 20,59621,240
Essendon Fields 013
Essendon North 2,9873,071
Essendon West 1,4391,559
Flemington^7,7197,025
Keilor East^14,51415,078
Moonee Ponds 14,25016,224
Niddrie 5,4795,901
Strathmore 8,4198,980
Strathmore Heights 1,0041,047
Travancore 2,4802,116

^ - Territory divided with another LGA

[12]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Known as Central Ward until 2012. [7]
  2. ↑ Known as South Ward until 2012. [7]
  3. ↑ Known as West Ward until 2012. [7]

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  3. ↑ "Economy Profile". Economy Profile.
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  5. ↑ "Electoral Structure Review". City of Moonee Valley. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
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  7. 1 2 3 "Results for Moonee Valley City Council Elections 2008". Victorian Electoral Commission.
  8. 1 2 "New fine-free chapter for Moonee Valley libraries". Australian Seniors News. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 6 July 2024.
  9. ↑ "Locations & Hours". Moonee Valley Libraries. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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