Macedon VIC, 3440
Macedon Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Searching for property in Macedon, VIC 3440? It's wise to decide whether the suburb is suitable for your lifestyle and or financial circumstances. The Homes.com.au suburb profile removes the guesswork by providing the Macedon property prices, demographics & market trends to enable you to make a smart decision on your potential move to the suburb.
If you're looking at buying in Macedon, keep reading for a brief history lesson to learn more about the lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Churchill is a town in the Latrobe Valley located in central Gippsland in the east of Victoria, Australia. The suburb is part of the Latrobe City local government area. According to the 2016 population census, the suburb has a population of 4,568.
Living in Churchill Churchill was a planned suburb with a well-defined commercial centre and a mix of government and privately owned town blocks. As it was a planned suburb, it has expansive parklands that also separate the light industrial estates and residential areas. Also, the transportation system has a ring road fully encircling the suburb, which means it is well-connected with neighbouring suburbs. The main landmarks in the area include Mathison Park, Binishell, Churchill Cigar, and Lake Hyland. As far as educational facilities are concerned, the town has several facilities. Overall, Churchill is a family-friendly town with great views of mountains.
History of Churchill The name Churchill honours the former British prime minister Sir Winston Churchill. He died earlier in the year when the suburbs establishment was announced. The suburb was established as a service centre for the Hazelwood power station as a replacement for Yallourn and Morwell townships. It came into existence when the State Electricity Commission of Victoria expanded its coal mining operations and announced the construction. This site was chosen because it was a pleasant location that was relatively from air pollution and also not above rich cornfields. The construction started in 1965, and in the same year, the first two houses were built and occupied by the Arch and Ayers families.
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