Kennington, Victoria

Kennington is a suburb of Bendigo, a city in Victoria, Australia. The suburb is located 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of the Bendigo city centre and at the 2016 census had a population of 5,649.[1] The suburb is home to the Kennington Reservoir.[2]

Kennington
Bendigo, Victoria
Kennington Reservoir
Kennington
Coordinates36°47′S 144°18′E
Population5,649 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3550
Location3 km (2 mi) from Bendigo
LGA(s)City of Greater Bendigo
State electorate(s)Bendigo East
Federal Division(s)Bendigo

History

The Post Office opened on 1 May 1913 and closed in 1972.[3]

References

  1. "2016 Census QuickStats Kennington". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
  2. "Kennington Reservoir, Bendigo". Department of Primary Industries(Victoria). Retrieved 22 June 2008.
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.


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