Warburton VIC, 3799

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Overview Warburton is a suburb located 72 kilometres east of Melbourne’s central business district in Victoria, Melbourne. The Shire of Yarra Ranges is the local government area of the town. At the 2016 census, the suburb has a population of 2,012 people.

Living in Warburton Warburton is a beautiful suburb with a stunning mountain backdrop and the Yarra River flowing through the area. The suburb has plenty of parkland and walking trails for enjoying its natural beauty. Though the suburb is small, it is surrounded by beautiful mountains, making it peaceful and relaxing. The picturesque beauty and a great community make it a desirable location for residential purposes. The town is well-connected with nearby suburbs and only a few hours drive from the city. There are many things to do in the area, including walking, hiking, swimming in the Yarra River, bike rides, horse riding, wine tours, and much more.

History of Warburton Warburton was named after Charles Warburton Carr, the goldfields Police Magistrate for Castlemaine. The suburb was named during the 1860s by District Surveyor Clement Hodgkinson. It was made official in 1884, and after that, the surveyor Hodgkinson became Australia’s Father of Forestry. In 1884, the Post Office was opened, and there was a Victorian railway path called Warburton that connected Lilydale, but it was closed in 1965. The railway path is still in use for the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail. Pedestrians, horse-riders, and cyclists also use the trail.

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