Cardinia, Victoria
Town in Victoria, Australia
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Cardinia is a town in Victoria, Australia, 52 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Cardinia recorded a population of 342 at the 2021 census.[1]
Cardinia | |
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| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
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| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 342 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode | 3978 |
Cardinia is located between Pakenham and Tooradin on the south-eastern fringe of Melbourne.
The Post Office opened on 1 September 1881, was known as Cardinia Creek until 1912, and closed in 1970.[2]
Cardinia is part of the Australian Rules ROC Football Club (Rythdale, Officer, Cardinia) competing in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League.
See also
- City of Cranbourne – Cardinia was previously within this former local government area.
