Abbotsford VIC, 3067
Abbotsford Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Does Abbotsford, VIC 3067 real estate interest you? It's fundamental to know if the suburb is an ideal option for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile focuses on providing the best information on Abbotsford property prices, demographics & market trends so that we can enable you to be informed regarding your potential move to the suburb.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Abbotsford, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Abbotsford is a suburb just 2 kilometres northeast of Melbourne's Central Business District. Bordered by Collingwood, Clifton Hill, and Richmond, Abbotsford is an inner-city locality governed by the City of Yarra LGA. According to the 2016 census, Abbotsford had 8,184 residents.
Living in Abbotsford Abbotsford has been designated as a Major Activity centre in the Metropolitan Strategy Melbourne 2030. As such, it has a sizable concentration of commercial and industrial areas. Housing in Abbotsford is generally in multi-story habitations. Abbotsford has schools offering K-12 education, namely the public government Abbotsford Primary School and the Sophia Mundi Steiner School.
It is connected to three stations, Collingwood railway station, Victoria Park station, and North Richmond Station, which serves the southern part of the suburb. There are also two tram routes plying the suburb, routes 109 and 78.
Abbotsford has several recreation areas. Dights Falls is particularly popular among kayakers and hikers. It is part of Studley Park, an extensive parkland with a golf course and other sports facilities.
History of Abbotsford The Abbotsford area was once held by the Wurundjeri people. It was first subdivided in 1838. After the Second World War, migrants flocked to the suburb and Abbotsford has since become ethnically diverse.
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