Creswick VIC, 3363
Creswick Real Estate: Suburb Profile
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If you're looking at buying in Creswick, have a little read of our history lesson to discover the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb so popular.
Overview Creswick is a town 122 kilometres northwest of Melbourne. Located 430 metres above sea level, it is governed by the Shire of Hepburn. According to the 2016 census, it had a population of 3,179.
Living in Creswick Creswick's significant industries are agriculture, grazing, and forestry. It also has several shopping precincts, including the historic railway strip in Raglan Strip. Residents come together at the Creswick Neighbourhood Centre to hold lively community events and bazaars.
Creswick has two public primary schools: Creswick Primary School, Creswick North Primary School, and a Catholic school, St. Augustine's Primary School.
Creswick also houses the University of Melbourne's School of Forest & Ecosystem Science, a well-regarded institution in the field of forestry science. It was built from the original Victorian School of Forestry, the first institution in Victoria for professional foresters.
Creswick is easily accessible via the Midland Highway. Its railway station is serviced by the V/Line and bus routes from Ballarat and Maryborough.
History of Creswick The area in which Creswick was built was first inhabited by the Dja Dja Wurrung people. It became a gold-mining town during the 1850s Gold Rush. Its first post office opened in 1854.
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