Altona North, Victoria
| Altona North Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||
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  Altona North | |||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37°50′28″S 144°50′56″E / 37.841°S 144.849°ECoordinates: 37°50′28″S 144°50′56″E / 37.841°S 144.849°E | ||||||||||||
| Population | 11,379 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 807.0/km2 (2,090/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3025 | ||||||||||||
| Area | 14.1 km2 (5.4 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) from Melbourne | ||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Hobsons Bay | ||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | |||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Gellibrand | ||||||||||||
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Altona North is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km south-west of Melbourne's central business district.[2] Its local government area is the City of Hobsons Bay. At the 2011 census, Altona North had a population of 11,379. Bordering suburbs include Altona, Brooklyn, Laverton North, Newport, South Kingsville, Williamstown North, Yarraville. In addition to Paisley Park sporting complex, Altona North is home to three parks, S J Clement Reserve - Gilligan Rd, W L J Crofts Reserve - Blackshaws Rd, Urban Forest Reserve - Grieve Pde.[3]
History
The Altona area was home to Kurung-Jang-Balluk Aboriginal people, of the Woiwurrung clan.
Altona North Post Office first opened on 11 April 1960 as suburban development took place. In 1966 it was renamed Beevers when a new Altona North office opened in Duke Street to the south. In 1986 Altona Gate Office replaced Beevers.[4]
Royal visit to Altona North - The Prince and Princess of Wales came to officially open the Mason Street Housing Commission Estate in the 1980s.[5]
Industry
Altona North contains one of two oil refineries in Victoria. It is owned and operated by ExxonMobil. In 1970 Don Smallgoods moved into a post modern processing works.
Attractions
All Tomorrows Parties 2012 - I’ll Be Your Mirror was held at The Westgate Entertainment Centre and Grand Star Reception, Dohertys Road Altona North. Acts included My Bloody Valentine, The Drones and Beasts of Bourbon.[6]
Sport
Altona Lakes Golf Club at Paisley Park, Mason Street, is a 9-hole golf course and Driving Range.[7] Also located within the Paisley Park sporting complex is Altona Badminton Centre, which opened in 1985. The badminton centre contains 12 courts and is open seven days a weeks. The Paisley Park sporting facility also includes a gymnasium, swimming pool, premier league soccer facility, bowling club, miniature railway and lacrosse fields.[8]
Altona Magic, the local football (soccer) team plays in the Victorian Premier League and Altona East Phoenix play in the Victorian State League 2 N/W.
See also
- City of Altona - the former local government area of which Altona North was a part
References
- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Altona North (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 June 2007.
- ↑ http://www.postcodes-australia.com/areas/vic/footscray/altona+north
- ↑ http://www.whereis.com/vic/altona-north/category-parks---reserves#session=MzM=
- ↑ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
- ↑ http://www.maribyrnongweekly.com.au/story/1267637/australia-day-honours-former-altona-mayor-gets-his-royal-dues/
- ↑ http://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/the-party-is-back-in-town-20120809-23wgz.html
- ↑ Golf Select, Kooringal, retrieved 11 May 2009
- ↑ http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/Experience_Hobsons_Bay/Parks_and_gardens/Paisley_Park_Newport
External links
- Cr Tony Briffa JP - Local councillor and Deputy Mayor of Hobsons Bay (including Altona North)
- Hobsons Bay Community Online Forum