Wallington, Victoria

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Wallington
Victoria
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Wallington
Coordinates 38°12′S144°29′E / 38.200°S 144.483°E / -38.200; 144.483 Coordinates: 38°12′S144°29′E / 38.200°S 144.483°E / -38.200; 144.483
Population1,364 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 3222
LGA(s) City of Greater Geelong
State electorate(s) Bellarine
Federal Division(s) Corangamite
Localities around Wallington:
Leopold Curlewis Drysdale
Connewarre Wallington Mannerim and Marcus Hill
Connewarre Barwon Heads Ocean Grove

Wallington is a rural township near Geelong. At the 2006 census, the town and surrounding area had a population of 1,353. [1]

The township was settled in the early 1870s, the Post Office opening on 22 February 1872. [2]

Its surrounding suburbs are Leopold, Curlewis, Ocean Grove and Marcus Hill.

It is well known for its popular annual strawberry festival, the Wallington Strawberry Fair, a fundraising event held by Wallington Primary School. A popular water theme park, Adventure Park is located on the outskirts of the township. Wallington also has a Cricket Club who plays at Wallington Recreation Reserve on Wallington Road along with the Bellarine Bears Baseball Club

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Wallington (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 16 November 2017. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List , retrieved 11 April 2008