Melton, Victoria (suburb)

Melton Melbourne, Victoria
High St, Melton viewed from outside Melton institution, Ollie's Chicken.
Melton
Population:	7306 (2006)[1]
Established:	1862
Postcode:	3337
Area:	25.2 km² (9.7 sq mi)
Location:	39 km (24 mi) from Melbourne CBD
LGA:	Shire of Melton
State District:	Melton
Federal Division:	Lalor
Suburbs around Melton: Kurunjang Toolern Vale Melton West Melton Plumpton Brookfield Melton South Rockbank

Melton is the central suburb in the city of Melton, located in the outer west of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is within the Local Government Area of the Shire of Melton.

The suburb is the hub of the city's annual weekend long festival known as "The Djerriwarrh Festival". The festival is most famous for its parade along Melton's main street, High Street. The festival has a carnival atmosphere and features live bands, rides and entertainment for all ages.

Golfers play at the course of the Melton Valley Golf Club on Melton Valley Drive.^[2]

References

1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Melton (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/ABSNavigation/prenav/LocationSearch?collection=Census&period=2006&areacode=SSC26127&producttype=QuickStats&breadcrumb=PL&action=401. Retrieved 2007-10-01. 
2. ^ Golf Select, Melton Valley, http://www.golfselect.com.au/armchair/courseView.aspx?course_id=363, retrieved 2009-05-11 

External links

• Melton, Victoria (suburb) is at coordinates 37°40′55″S 144°34′48″E / 37.682°S 144.580°E / -37.682; 144.580Coordinates: 37°40′55″S 144°34′48″E / 37.682°S 144.580°E / -37.682; 144.580
• Shire of Melton official website
• History of Melton