City of Casey
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The City of Casey is a Local Government Area in Victoria
, Australia
, located in the outer south-eastern suburb
s 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 higher, in absolute terms, than other rapidly growing outer Melbourne municipalities. It has an area of 409.9 square kilometres (158.3 sq mi).
The City is named after Lord Casey
, the 16th Governor-General of Australia
, and was formed in 1994 by the merger of the City of Berwick
with parts of shire of Cranbourne (including Cranbourne
itself), as well as the Churchill Park Drive estate within the City of Knox
.
in the north and Western Port Bay in the south. It features a wide variety of geographical features, due to its outer metropolitan location.
The north, at the foothills of the Dandenongs, is primarily made up of large blocks of land used for grazing, with some small vineyards in operation. An Urban Growth Boundary has been in place since 2005 in order to protect this area from future residential subdivision.
Extensive development has transformed the area between Endeavour Hills
and Cranbourne
, including the suburbs of Narre Warren
, Berwick
, Doveton
and Cranbourne
, into primarily suburban land. Most of this land is flat, and was formerly made up of large farming properties.
South of Cranbourne
is largely farmland, used for market gardening
and grazing. A small number of flower farms exist around Junction Village
, along with the large Ingham’s plant at Clyde.
The southern border of the city is formed by the Western Port Bay, and is the location of a variety of towns including Tooradin
and Warneet
. The coastal reserves, including the marshes at Tooradin, link up the eastern Western Port with the Mornington Peninsula
, although the city excludes the Mornington Peninsula itself.
The Cardinia
border of the city is formed for some of the boundary by the Cardinia Creek, which is drained through channels into Western Port Bay at its southern end. The popular Riding of the Bounds event takes place along this border, in recognition of Berwick’s
sister city status with Berwick-upon-Tweed
in Northumberland
, England
.
, an Australian rules football
club (formerly Springvale
), represent Casey in the Victorian Football League
. Their home ground is at the Casey Fields Complex in Cranbourne
. The team was founded in 1936, during the country's economic depression.
The Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club also have their home ground at Casey Fields.
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...
, located in the outer south-eastern suburb
Suburb
The word suburb mostly refers to a residential area, either existing as part of a city or as a separate residential community within commuting distance of a city . Some suburbs have a degree of administrative autonomy, and most have lower population density than inner city neighborhoods...
s of Melbourne
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...
. 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 higher, in absolute terms, than other rapidly growing outer Melbourne municipalities. It has an area of 409.9 square kilometres (158.3 sq mi).
The City is named after Lord Casey
Richard Casey, Baron Casey
Richard Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey KG GCMG CH DSO MC KStJ PC was an Australian politician, diplomat and the 16th Governor-General of Australia.-Early life:...
, the 16th Governor-General of Australia
Governor-General of Australia
The Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia is the representative in Australia at federal/national level of the Australian monarch . He or she exercises the supreme executive power of the Commonwealth...
, and was formed in 1994 by the merger of the City of Berwick
City of Berwick
The City of Berwick 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 1973 until 1994.-History:...
with parts of shire of Cranbourne (including Cranbourne
Cranbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cranbourne had a population of 14,750....
itself), as well as the Churchill Park Drive estate within the City of Knox
City of Knox
The City of Knox is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It has an area of and has a estimated population of 155,969 people.-History:...
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Geography
Casey is spread between the base of the Dandenong RangesDandenong Ranges
The Dandenong Ranges are a set of low mountain ranges, rising to 633 metres at Mount Dandenong, approximately 35 km east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia...
in the north and Western Port Bay in the south. It features a wide variety of geographical features, due to its outer metropolitan location.
The north, at the foothills of the Dandenongs, is primarily made up of large blocks of land used for grazing, with some small vineyards in operation. An Urban Growth Boundary has been in place since 2005 in order to protect this area from future residential subdivision.
Extensive development has transformed the area between Endeavour Hills
Endeavour Hills, Victoria
Endeavour 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...
and Cranbourne
Cranbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cranbourne had a population of 14,750....
, including the suburbs of 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...
, 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....
, 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...
and Cranbourne
Cranbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cranbourne had a population of 14,750....
, into primarily suburban land. Most of this land is flat, and was formerly made up of large farming properties.
South of Cranbourne
Cranbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cranbourne had a population of 14,750....
is largely farmland, used for market gardening
Market gardening
A market garden is the relatively small-scale production of fruits, vegetables and flowers as cash crops, frequently sold directly to consumers and restaurants. It is distinguishable from other types of farming by the diversity of crops grown on a small area of land, typically, from under one acre ...
and grazing. A small number of flower farms exist around Junction Village
Junction Village, Victoria
Junction Village is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 46 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Junction Village had a population of 1002.-References:...
, along with the large Ingham’s plant at Clyde.
The southern border of the city is formed by the Western Port Bay, and is the location of a variety of towns including Tooradin
Tooradin, Victoria
Tooradin is a town in Victoria, Australia, 57 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Tooradin had a population of 1183.-Today:...
and Warneet
Warneet, Victoria
Warneet is a town in Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district at the head of the large bay of Western Port. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey...
. The coastal reserves, including the marshes at Tooradin, link up the eastern Western Port with the Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is a peninsula located south-east of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is surrounded by Port Phillip to the west, Western Port to the east and Bass Strait to the south, and is connected to the mainland in the north. Geographically, the peninsula begins its protrusion...
, although the city excludes the Mornington Peninsula itself.
The Cardinia
Shire of Cardinia
Cardinia Shire is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia, located south-east of Melbourne between the Western Port bay and the Yarra Ranges on the outskirts of Melbourne...
border of the city is formed for some of the boundary by the Cardinia Creek, which is drained through channels into Western Port Bay at its southern end. The popular Riding of the Bounds event takes place along this border, in recognition of Berwick’s
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....
sister city status with Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick-upon-Tweed or simply Berwick is a town in the county of Northumberland and is the northernmost town in England, on the east coast at the mouth of the River Tweed. It is situated 2.5 miles south of the Scottish border....
in Northumberland
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
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Elected Council
The City of Casey is divided into six wards, each represented by two Councillors except for the Balla Balla Ward which has one representative. The eleven Councillors elect the Mayor each year. The council is currently led by Mayor Shar Balmes. Cr Wayne Smith is Deputy Mayor.| Balla Balla Ward | Geoff Ablett Geoff Ablett Geoff Ablett is a former Australian rules footballer who played in the Victorian Football League during the 1970s and 80s. Ablett spent the majority of his career with Hawthorn playing 202 games on the wing. Ablett finished with short stints at Richmond and St Kilda. His younger brother Gary is a... |
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| Edrington Ward | Cr Judy Owen JP | Cr Simon Curtis | ||||||||||||
| Four Oaks Ward | Cr Shar Balmes | Cr Beverley Hastie | ||||||||||||
| Mayfield Ward | Cr Kevin Bradford | Cr Amanda Stapledon | ||||||||||||
| River Gum Ward | Cr Lynette Keleher | Cr Wayne Smith | ||||||||||||
| Springfield Ward | Cr Sam Aziz | vacant | ||||||||||||
| Source: Councillor Contact Details - City of Casey | ||||||||||||||
Council services
In the 2007-2008 financial year, the council will administer a budget of $191.32 million with $56.77 million allocated to infrastructure projects; $134.55 million provided for delivery of council services.Places of interest in Casey
- Casey RACE - Recreation & Aquatic Centre
- Casey Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC)
- Cranbourne Community Theatre
- Casey Fields
- Westfield Fountain GateFountain Gate Shopping CentreWestfield Fountain Gate is a super regional shopping centre located in Narre Warren in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia...
- Lysterfield Lake ParkLysterfield ParkLysterfield Park is a public park in Lysterfield, a suburb to the south-east of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It was the venue for mountain biking events of the 2006 Commonwealth Games....
- Monash University, Berwick CampusMonash UniversityMonash University is a public university based in Melbourne, Victoria. It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL....
- Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation ParkMoonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation ParkMoonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is a biopark within the Pearcedale Conservation Park located at Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne Australia. It aims to display the fauna that was found in the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve prior to European...
- Myuna Farm
- Royal Botanic Gardens, CranbourneRoyal Botanic Gardens, CranbourneThe Royal Botanic Gardens, Cranbourne, is a division of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. It is located in the Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne, about 45 km south-east of the Melbourne city centre....
- The Factory – Rehearsal Centre for the Arts (Cranbourne)
- The Shed (indoor skate park)
- Wilson Botanic ParkWilson Botanic ParkWilson Botanic Park is a botanic garden located on Princes Highway in Berwick in Victoria, Australia.-History:The 100 acre site was originally a blue metal quarry which was operated between 1859 and 1976 by the Wilson family who subsequently donated the land to the community. During early...
Suburbs and towns
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Blind Bight, Victoria Blind Bight is a town in Victoria, Australia, 56 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district on the large bay of Western Port. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Blind Bight had a population of 1281.... 3980 Cannons Creek, Victoria Cannons Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, 54 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cannons Creek had a population of 502.... 3977 Clyde, Victoria Clyde is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 48 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Clyde had a population of 1,224.-History:... 3978 Clyde North, Victoria Clyde North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 46 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey.... 3978 Devon Meadows, Victoria Devon Meadows is a town in Victoria, Australia, 50 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey... 3977 Harkaway, Victoria Harkaway 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... 3806 Lysterfield South, Victoria Lysterfield South is a rural locality in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 33 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district, and adjacent to the main urban area. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey... 3156 Pearcedale, Victoria Pearcedale is a town in Victoria, Australia, 50 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Pearcedale had a population of 3721.-History:... 3912 Tooradin, Victoria Tooradin is a town in Victoria, Australia, 57 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Tooradin had a population of 1183.-Today:... 3980 Warneet, Victoria Warneet is a town in Victoria, Australia, south-east from Melbourne's central business district at the head of the large bay of Western Port. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey... 3980 |
Sport
The Casey ScorpionsCasey Scorpions
The Casey Scorpions Football Club is an Australian rules football club in the Victorian Football League . The club was founded in 1903 as the Springvale Football Club and played under the name Springvale. In its history it has won 21 premierships...
, an Australian rules football
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
club (formerly Springvale
Springvale, Victoria
Springvale is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, approximately 20 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Greater Dandenong...
), represent Casey in the Victorian Football League
Victorian Football League
The Victorian Football League which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association , taking its new name as from the 1996 season, is the premier Australian rules football league in Victoria The Victorian Football League (VFL) which evolved from the former Victorian Football Association...
. Their home ground is at the Casey Fields Complex in Cranbourne
Cranbourne, Victoria
Cranbourne is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 43 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Casey. At the 2006 Census, Cranbourne had a population of 14,750....
. The team was founded in 1936, during the country's economic depression.
The Casey-South Melbourne Cricket Club also have their home ground at Casey Fields.