City of Monash

City of Monash Victoria
Location of Monash within the Melbourne metropolitan area.
Population:	176,069(2009)[1]
Established:	1994
Area:	81.5 km² (31.5 sq mi)
Mayor:	Greg Male
Council Seat:	Glen Waverley
Region:	Southeast Metropolitan Melbourne
State District:	Burwood, Clayton, Mount Waverley, Mulgrave, Oakleigh
Federal Division:	Chisholm, Bruce, Hotham, Higgins
Website: www.Monash.vic.gov.au
LGAs around City of Monash: Boroondara Whitehorse Maroondah Stonnington City of Monash Knox Glen Eira Kingston Dandenong

The City of Monash is a Local Government Area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne and has an area of 81.0 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 176,069 people. The current Mayor of the City of Monash is Greg Male.

Demographics

Monash has a diverse population, with 39.8% of its residents born overseas (compared to 29.0% across Melbourne),^[2] coming from more than 30 countries,^[3] with significant Chinese, UK, Greek, Indian, Malaysian and Sri Lankan populations.^[2] 42.4% of residents own their own home outright, compared to 33.1% in Melbourne,^[4] and 37.3% across Australia.^[5] The city is well educated, with 25.1% having a bachelor or higher degree (compared to 19.6% across Melbourne.^[6]

History

Main article: City of Monash History

The City of Monash was once hunting grounds for the Bunurong people. The City of Monash, named after World War I commander Sir John Monash, was created on 15 December 1994 when the Kennett Liberal government amalgamated local councils all over Victoria, merging a substantial portion of the former City of Oakleigh with the whole of the former City of Waverley.

Suburbs

• Ashwood
• Burwood
• Chadstone
• Clayton
• Glen Waverley
• Hughesdale
• Huntingdale
• Mount Waverley
• Mulgrave
• Notting Hill
• Oakleigh
• Oakleigh East
• Oakleigh South
• Wheelers Hill

Councillors

2005

• Joy Banerji
• Benji McPherson
• Paul Klisaris (Mayor)
• Charlotte Baines
• Ryan Brown
• Stephen Dimopoulos
• Gerry Kottek
• Geoff Lake
• Denise McGill
• Dane Manzie (Deputy Mayor)
• Tom Morrissey
• Craig Shiell

2008

• Charlotte Baines (Deputy Mayor)
• Joy Banerji
• Stephen Dimopoulos
• Micaela Drieberg
• Paul Klisaris (Mayor)
• Geoff Lake
• Jieh-Yung Lo
• Greg Male
• Denise McGill
• Tom Morrissey
• Stefanie Perri

Schools

State

There are 27 primary and 9 secondary state-based schools in the city of Monash.^[7]

• Ashwood Secondary College
• Brentwood Secondary College
• Glen Waverley Secondary College
• Mount Waverley Secondary College
• Wheelers Hill Secondary College

Private

• Caulfield Grammar School - Wheelers Hill Campus
• Salesian College
• Wesley College - Glen Waverley Campus
• Huntingtower School
• Mazenod College
• Avila College

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (30 March 2010). "Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2008–09". http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/3218.0Main%20Features52008-09?opendocument&tabname=Summary&prodno=3218.0&issue=2008-09&num=&view=. Retrieved 4 June 2010. 
2. ^ ^{a b} City of Monash: Where were we born? (Birthplace countries), http://www.id.com.au/profile/Default.aspx?id=102&pg=103&gid=10&type=enum
3. ^ Profile - City of Monash, http://www.monash.vic.gov.au/city/profile.htm
4. ^ City of Monash: Are we owners, renters or buyers? (Housing tenure), http://www.id.com.au/profile/Default.aspx?id=102&pg=119&gid=10&type=enum
5. ^ 4130.0.55.001 - Housing Occupancy and Costs, Australia, 2005-06, http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/4130.0.55.0012005-06?OpenDocument
6. ^ City of Monash: What are our qualifications? (Highest education qualification achieved), http://www.id.com.au/profile/Default.aspx?id=102&pg=108&gid=10&type=enum
7. ^ State Schools in the City of Monash

External links

• Monash City Council
• Victorian Councils Guide entry for the City of Monash
• Metlink local public transport map
• Link to Land Victoria interactive maps
• Chadstone football club
• Waverley Hockey Club

Coordinates: 37°53′S 145°10′E / 37.883°S 145.167°E / -37.883; 145.167