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Chum Creek, Victoria

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Population
  
932 (2011 census)

LGA(s)
  
Shire of Yarra Ranges

Chum Creek
  
Healesville

Local time
  
Tuesday 10:09 AM

Postcode(s)
  
3777

State electorate(s)
  
Eildon

Postal code
  
3777

Federal division
  
Division of McEwen

Chum Creek, Victoria

Location
  
65 km (40 mi) from Melbourne 5 km (3 mi) from Healesville

Weather
  
20°C, Wind E at 10 km/h, 53% Humidity

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.

Contents

Map of Chum Creek VIC 3777, Australia

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

Government

  • Chum Creek Primary School (http://www.chumcreek.vic.edu.au/) is a small, rural, State-run P-6 school. It has a long history of serving the Chum Creek, Toolangi and Healesville West communities since being established in 1897. 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

  • Wesley College - Chum Creek outdoor education campus (established 1952).

    • Local Store

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

    • References

    Chum Creek, Victoria Wikipedia
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