Chum Creek, Victoria

Chum Creek
Victoria
Chum Creek General Store
Chum Creek
Coordinates 37°36′22″S 145°29′17″E / 37.606°S 145.488°E / -37.606; 145.488Coordinates: 37°36′22″S 145°29′17″E / 37.606°S 145.488°E / -37.606; 145.488
Population 932 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 3777
Location
LGA(s) Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s) Eildon
Federal Division(s) McEwen
Localities around Chum Creek:
Toolangi Toolangi Toolangi
Dixons Creek Chum Creek Healesville
Dixons Creek Healesville Healesville

Chum Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, 50 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the Shire of Yarra Ranges. At the 2011 census, Chum Creek had a population of 932.[1]

The area is served by the 687 bus route operated from Healesville by McKenzie's Tourist Services.

History

In the mid-1850s traces of gold were found in the creek.[2] In 1891 a sawmill was established and tree cutting gave way to clearing and farming selections.[2] In 1892 the area was surveyed for selections.[2] In 1897 the school was opened and there was an early Methodist church.[2] In the 1930s Lake Yambunga was excavated for swimming and camping.[2] In 1937 a new Presbyterian church was built.[2]

Schools

Government

  • Chum Creek Primary School (http://www.chumcreek.vic.edu.au/) is a small, rural, State-run P-6 school. Since 1897 the school has served the Chum Creek, Toolangi and Healesville West communities. The school is known for a low-key and friendly approach to education as well as a focus on environmental education and sustainable living.

Private

Local Store

  • The Chum Creek General Store opened in 1953, closed in 2014. Currently a private residence.

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Chum Creek (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 December 2014. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Victorian Places Chum Creek". Victorian Places. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  3. ↑ Lemon, Andrew (2004). A great Australian school - Wesley College examined. Helicon Press. p. 306. ISBN 0-9586785-8-8.


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