Waratah Bay, Victoria
Waratah Bay is a town in the South Gippsland region of Victoria, Australia, on the shore of Waratah Bay. It is home to around 300 people, of whom 56 are permanent residents. 2016 Census
| Waratah Bay Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Waratah Bay town centre | |
  Waratah Bay | |
| Coordinates | 38°48′40″S 146°02′19″E |
| Population | 56 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3959 |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | South Gippsland Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Gippsland South |
| Federal Division(s) | Monash |
The town is named after the bay which was named after a ship the Waratah which anchored here for repairs when damaged.[2]
A Post Office named Waratah Bay opened on 10 August 1885, but was at nearby Walkerville and was renamed as such in 1892.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Waratah Bay (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
- Sydney Morning Herald (8 February 2004), Walkerville, The Sydney Morning Herald, retrieved 11 September 2008
- Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2008
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