Population 147 (2011 census) LGA(s) Shire of Nillumbik Mean max temp Mean min temp Postal code 3099 | Postcode(s) 3099 State electorate(s) Eildon Elevation 200 m | |
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Location 45 km (28 mi) NE of Melbourne
10 km (6 mi) SW of Kinglake | ||
Strathewen is a town in Victoria, Australia, 45 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the Shire of Nillumbik. At the 2011 Census, Strathewen had a population of 147.
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Map of Strathewen VIC 3099, Australia
Strathewen is located near the Kinglake National Park. It is an apple and pear producing area and is home to small local vineyards and wineries.
History
Strathewen Post Office opened on 20 September 1909 and closed in 1964.
The town was substantially destroyed during the Black Saturday bushfires on 7 February 2009, which destroyed the primary school, the old fire station, the community hall, and most of the houses in the area. Twenty-seven of its 200 residents died in the fires.
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Strathewen, Victoria Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA