Monomeith, Victoria

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Monomeith
Victoria
Population69 (2021 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3984
Location67 km (42 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s) Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s) Bass
Federal division(s) Monash

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]

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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.

[2] History

Monomeith Post Office opened on 20 July 1900 and closed in 1969. [3]

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. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Monomeith (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2022. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. 1 2 "Backing secured for major airport serving Melbourne's south-east". 3 July 2017.
  3. Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List , retrieved 11 April 2021

Coordinates: 38°12′22″S145°33′14″E / 38.206°S 145.554°E / -38.206; 145.554