Gardenvale, Victoria

Gardenvale, Victoria is a suburb of Melbourne located approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's central business district. The suburb is situated near Brighton, Hampton, and Ormond, and is known for its historic homes and tree-lined streets, similar to those found in Toorak and Kew. Gardenvale is also close to the Gardenvale Railway Station, which provides easy access to Flinders Street railway station and Southern Cross railway station. The suburb is home to the Sandringham Football Club and is near the Royal Melbourne Golf Club and the Victoria Golf Club.

Geography

Gardenvale is bounded by Nepean Highway to the west, North Road to the north, and Hampton Street to the east, and is situated near the Gardenvale Creek, which flows into Port Phillip Bay. The suburb's geography is similar to that of nearby Bentleigh and McKinnon, with a mix of residential and commercial areas. Gardenvale is also close to the Beaumaris Bay and the Sandringham Yacht Club, and is near the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne and the Albert Park. The suburb's elevation is similar to that of St Kilda and Elwood, with an average elevation of around 10 metres above sea level. Gardenvale is also near the Yarra River and the Maribyrnong River, and is situated near the West Gate Bridge and the Bolte Bridge.

History

The history of Gardenvale dates back to the early 19th century, when the area was first settled by European Australians, including John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner. The suburb was named after the Gardenvale Estate, which was established in the 1850s by William Murray, a wealthy Melbourne businessman. The estate was known for its beautiful gardens and historic homestead, which was designed by Joseph Reed, a prominent Melbourne architect. Gardenvale is also near the Prahran and Windsor areas, which were established during the Victorian gold rush and are now home to the Prahran Market and the Chapel Street shopping precinct. The suburb is also close to the St Kilda Beach and the Luna Park Melbourne, and is near the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Rod Laver Arena.

Demographics

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the population of Gardenvale is approximately 1,064 people, with a mix of young and old residents. The suburb has a high proportion of families and professionals, similar to nearby Caulfield and Malvern. Gardenvale is also home to a number of Melbourne's elite private schools, including Xavier College and Loreto Mandeville Hall, and is near the University of Melbourne and the Monash University. The suburb is also close to the Alfred Hospital and the Caulfield Hospital, and is near the Melbourne Zoo and the Royal Children's Hospital.

Transport

Gardenvale is well-connected to the rest of Melbourne by public transport, with the Gardenvale Railway Station providing regular services to Flinders Street railway station and Southern Cross railway station. The suburb is also served by several bus routes, including the Route 600 and Route 922 buses, which connect to Chadstone Shopping Centre and Oakleigh. Gardenvale is also close to the Monash Freeway and the Nepean Highway, making it easy to access by car. The suburb is also near the Melbourne Airport and the Essendon Airport, and is close to the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal.

Education

Gardenvale is home to a number of high-quality schools, including Gardenvale Primary School and St Finbar's Primary School. The suburb is also close to a number of elite private schools, including Xavier College and Loreto Mandeville Hall, and is near the University of Melbourne and the Monash University. Gardenvale is also home to the Gardenvale Library, which is part of the Bayside Library Service and offers a range of books, DVDs, and other resources. The suburb is also close to the Melbourne Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria, and is near the Australian Institute of Management and the Melbourne Business School. Category:Suburbs of Melbourne