Rockbank, Victoria

Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
name = Rockbank
state = vic


caption =
lga = Shire of Melton
postcode = 3335
pop = 1337 (2006)Census 2006 AUS | id = SSC26549 | name = Rockbank (State Suburb) | accessdate = 2007-10-01 | quick = on]
est =
elevation= 116
stategov = Melton
fedgov = Lalor
dist1 = 29
location1= Melbourne
dist2 = 10
location2= Melton
near-nw = Melton
near-n =
near-ne = Plumpton
near-w = Melton South
near-e = Caroline Springs
near-sw = Mount Cottrell
near-s = Truganina
near-se = Ravenhall

Rockbank is a rural area in western Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is within the Shire of Melton Local Government Area.

Rockbank Post Office opened on 1 January 1862. Citation
last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | accessdate = 2008-04-11 ]

The area lies east of the township of Melton and west of the suburb of Deer Park. The land contains many large volcanic rocks making it poor for cultivating crops. The rocks have been used to build walls between paddocks - characteristic of the area west of Melbourne.

The railway station is on the Melton line. Rockbank is also served by the Route 456 bus that runs along Western Highway, linking Melton and Sunshine.

The rich, red volcanic soil in the area has helped build the reputation of local wineries. Rockbank is also the host to Victoria’s Annual Olive Festival.

The town has an Australian Rules football team competing in the Riddell District Football League.

ee also

* Kororoit Creek
* Kororoit Creek Trail

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