Kilsyth, Victoria

Kilsyth Melbourne,  Victoria
Montgomery Court, Kilsyth
Kilsyth
Coordinates	37°48′07″S145°18′58″E / 37.802°S 145.316°E / -37.802; 145.316 Coordinates: 37°48′07″S145°18′58″E / 37.802°S 145.316°E / -37.802; 145.316
Population	11,699 (2021 census) [1]
• Density	1,300/km2 (3,370/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	3137
Area	9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Location	36 km (22 mi) from Melbourne 8 km (5 mi) from Lilydale
LGA(s)	City of Maroondah Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s)	Croydon Monbulk
Federal division(s)	Casey Deakin
Suburbs around Kilsyth: Croydon Mooroolbark Montrose Croydon Kilsyth Montrose Croydon South Kilsyth South The Basin

Kilsyth is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km east from Melbourne's central business district (CBD), located within the City of Maroondah and the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government areas. Kilsyth recorded a population of 11,699 at the 2021 census. ^[1]

Most of Kilsyth is located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges, the rest is within the City of Maroondah.

History

The town was originally named after Kilsyth in Scotland. ^[2] The suburb lies predominantly on cleared land which was originally used for orchards.

The Post Office opened on 22 November 1900. ^[3] The first school opened in April 1910, and is now known as Kilsyth Primary School. ^[4]

Retail and industrial

There are two main shopping precincts in Kilsyth, Churinga Shopping Centre and Kilsyth Shopping Centre. Smaller shopping strips are located on Colchester Road, Collins Place, and Hawthory Road. ^[2]

Kilsyth comprises a significant industrial area on Canterbury Road, stretching from Liverpool Road to Dorset Road.

Education

See also: List of schools in Victoria, Australia

Kilsyth has four primary schools: ^[5]

• Kilsyth Primary School
• Ghilgai School
• Gladesville Primary School
• St Richard's Primary School

Sport and community facilities

The Elizabeth Bridge Reserve on Durham Road provides a playground, lake, and community centre. ^[6] There are various other parks and reserves throughout the suburb.

Kilsyth is home to a range of sporting teams and facilities: ^[2]

• Kilsyth Cobras representative basketball club
• Kilsyth Redbacks cricket club, competing in the Ringwood and District Cricket Association
• Lilydale Swimming Club, which trains at the Kilsyth Centenary Pool on Hawthory Road
• Kilsyth Cougars AFL team, competing in the Eastern Football League ^[7]
• Eastwood Golf Club on Liverpool Road ^[8]
• Mountain District Badminton Association at the Kilsyth Sports Center on Liverpool Road Kilsyth

See also

• City of Croydon – Parts of Kilsyth were previously within this former local government area.
• Shire of Lillydale – Parts of Kilsyth were previously within this former local government area.

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kilsyth (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
2. "Community Snapshots: Kilsyth" (PDF). Yarra Ranges Council. February 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
3. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List , retrieved 11 April 2008
4. Kilsyth Primary School, History, archived from the original on 18 July 2008, retrieved 1 September 2008
5. "Search for an education provider on the State Register". Victorian Registrations & Qualifications Authority. State of Victoria (Department of Education and Training). 27 July 2017. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
6. "Elizabeth Bridge Reserve". Yarra Ranges Council. Retrieved 14 July 2019.
7. "Eastern Football League". Full Point Footy. Archived from the original on 1 January 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
8. "Eastwood". Golf Select. Retrieved 5 November 2009.