Tuerong VIC, 3915
Tuerong Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you looking at Tuerong, VIC 3915 to buy? It's an excellent first step to understand whether the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides information on Tuerong house prices, demographics & market trends so that we can enable you to be informed regarding your next property move.
If you are new to Tuerong, have a little read of our history lesson to discover more about the fantastic lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Tuerong, a small Victorian suburb in Australia, had a recorded population of 341 people (2016 census). It is surrounded by the suburbs of Mount Martha, Moorooduc, Tyabb, Hastings, Merricks North, Bittern, and Balnarring. Tuerong is about 55 kilometres from Melbourne. It is within the local government area of Shire of Mornington Peninsula.
Living in Tuerong Tuerong is an underrated suburb with a charming semi-rural appeal. The Devilbend Reservoir is the primary physical attraction in the suburb; it is no longer used as a water source today but serves as a good destination for a swim or paddleboarding.
The Bittern Reservoir in Hodgins Road is close to the Devilbend Natural Park. While smaller than the Devilbend Reservoir, the Bittern has two tracks - The Bittern Circuit Track and the Catch Drain Trail. In the reservoir are picnic tables and some bench seats. Birdlife around and on the water is incredible. There are some kangaroos, too. The many pine trees surrounding Tuerong add to the appeal of this town.
History of Tuerong A 1200-acre squatting area between Yuille, Jamieson, Balcombe, McCrae, Coolart and Tuck was named Tuerong. William Dawson was one of the first squatters in the area.
The Butler and Brooke directory reveals that in 1866-1867, the 640-acre Vaughan and Wild were on Tuerong. The property was reduced to 600 acres to give way to government roads. The Vaughan and Wild is what is today the Tuerong Park.
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