Avonsleigh is a town in Victoria, Australia, 47 km east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Avonsleigh recorded a population of 844 at the 2021 census.[1]
Avonsleigh Victoria | |
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![]() ![]() Avonsleigh Location in metropolitan Melbourne | |
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Coordinates | 37°55′30″S 145°28′55″E |
Population | 844 (2021 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3782 |
Location | 47 km (29 mi) from Melbourne |
LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
State electorate(s) | Gembrook |
Federal division(s) | La Trobe |
The Post Office opened as Koenig's in 1902, was renamed Avonsleigh in 1911 and closed in 1985.[2] It was named after the Avonsleigh guest house owned by J.W. Wright.[3]
Suburbs of the Shire of Cardinia | |
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^ = territory divided with another LGA |
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