Fyansford VIC, 3218
Fyansford Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Have you got your eye on a property in Fyansford, VIC 3218? It's a good first step to know if the area meets your requirements when it comes to lifestyle and budget. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Fyansford house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can help you make an intelligent decision about your future purchase.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Fyansford, continue reading for a brief historical overview to discover the lifestyle and what makes this suburb so great.
Overview Fyansford is a suburb on the western end of Geelong, located at the junction of the Barwon and Moorabool rivers. Suburbs surrounding Fyansford are Batesford, Stonehaven, Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill, Barrabool, Ceres, Highton, and newton. As of the 2016 census, Fyansford has a population of 196.
Living in Fyansford Although having a small population, Fyansford offers plenty of things to do and experience for locals and visitors alike.
There are plenty of open spaces in the town, and good trails for walking, running, and cycling, mainly along the Barwon River Trail.
Some businesses and amenities are located on Hamilton Highway. These facilities include the Fyansford Hotel, which has a massive bar with a kid’s playroom, a cafe, Truffleduck, an event venue, and a liquor store.
Developments of residential areas in the town are currently underway.
History of Fyansford The town is named after Captian Foster Fyans, who arrived in Geelong in 1837 as a Police magistrate. Previously, the suburb was called Fyans’ Town.
Fyansford is known to be one of the earliest locations of settlement in the region of Geelong. It was once a centre of Geelong’s major industry, with a flour mill being built here by William Henry Collins on the banks of Barwon river in 1845. It is also in the area where cement was produced, which began in 1890.
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