City of Berwick
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The City of Berwick was a Local Government Area located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The shire covered an area of 120.43 square kilometres (46.5 sq mi), and existed from 1973 until 1994.
. It had been incorporated as the Berwick District on 24 October 1862 and became a Shire on 12 May 1868. On 1 October 1973, the area surrounding Berwick
and Narre Warren
, which was undergoing rapid population growth and urbanisation, split from the Shire and was immediately proclaimed a City.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Berwick was abolished, and merged with sections of City of Cranbourne
to form the new City of Casey
. The Doveton
industrial district became part of the City of Greater Dandenong
.
Council met at the Narre Warren Civic Centre adjacent to Westfield Fountain Gate
in Narre Warren
. The facility is still in use for similar purposes by the City of Casey
.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
, the state capital of Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The shire covered an area of 120.43 square kilometres (46.5 sq mi), and existed from 1973 until 1994.
History
The area which came under the City of Berwick had previously been the Berwick and Doveton ridings of the Shire of BerwickShire of Pakenham
The Shire of Pakenham was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1994.-History:...
. It had been incorporated as the Berwick District on 24 October 1862 and became a Shire on 12 May 1868. On 1 October 1973, the area surrounding Berwick
Berwick, Victoria
Berwick is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Berwick had a population of 36,420....
and Narre Warren
Narre Warren, Victoria
Narre Warren is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 42 km south east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Narre Warren had a population of 25,667. Narre Warren has a population density of over 2000 people per square...
, which was undergoing rapid population growth and urbanisation, split from the Shire and was immediately proclaimed a City.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Berwick was abolished, and merged with sections of City of Cranbourne
City of Cranbourne
The City of Cranbourne was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The City covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994...
to form the new City of Casey
City of Casey
The City of Casey is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Casey is Victoria's most populous municipality, with a 2006 census population of 214,960. The municipality's population growth rate during both 1996-2001 and 2001-2006 was...
. The Doveton
Doveton, Victoria
Doveton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
industrial district became part of the City of Greater Dandenong
City of Greater Dandenong
The City of Greater Dandenong is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of 130 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 137,600 people....
.
Council met at the Narre Warren Civic Centre adjacent to Westfield Fountain Gate
Westfield Fountain Gate
Westfield Fountain Gate is a super regional shopping centre located in Narre Warren in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia...
in Narre Warren
Narre Warren, Victoria
Narre Warren is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 42 km south east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Narre Warren had a population of 25,667. Narre Warren has a population density of over 2000 people per square...
. The facility is still in use for similar purposes by the City of Casey
City of Casey
The City of Casey is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Casey is Victoria's most populous municipality, with a 2006 census population of 214,960. The municipality's population growth rate during both 1996-2001 and 2001-2006 was...
.
Wards
The city was divided into four wards, each of which elected three councillors:- Centre Ward
- East Ward
- North Ward
- South Ward
Suburbs
- BeaconsfieldBeaconsfield, VictoriaBeaconsfield is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 46 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the Shire of Cardinia...
(split with Shire of PakenhamShire of PakenhamThe Shire of Pakenham was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The shire covered an area of , and existed from 1862 until 1994.-History:...
) - BerwickBerwick, VictoriaBerwick is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Berwick had a population of 36,420....
- DovetonDoveton, VictoriaDoveton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
- Endeavour HillsEndeavour Hills, VictoriaEndeavour Hills is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
- Eumemmering
- HallamHallam, VictoriaHallam is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 35 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
- HarkawayHarkaway, VictoriaHarkaway is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 40 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
- Narre WarrenNarre Warren, VictoriaNarre Warren is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 42 km south east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Narre Warren had a population of 25,667. Narre Warren has a population density of over 2000 people per square...
- Narre Warren NorthNarre Warren North, VictoriaNarre Warren North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 37 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Narre Warren North had a population of 5002...
- Narre Warren SouthNarre Warren South, VictoriaNarre Warren South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 41 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 20,474 |
| 1976 | 25,616 |
| 1981 | 36,181 |
| 1986 | 48,677 |
| 1991 | 69,144 |