City of Oakleigh
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The City of Oakleigh was a Local Government Area located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Melbourne
, the state capital of Victoria
, Australia
. The city covered an area of 30.3 square kilometres (11.7 sq mi), and existed from 1891 until 1994.
.
On 16 April 1913, Oakleigh annexed part of the City of Caulfield
, and went on to be declared a town on 19 February 1924 and a City on 2 August 1927. It annexed part of the Shire of Mulgrave on 15 December 1949, which became the East Ward, and on 1 October 1959, Oakleigh incorporated small areas of land from all surrounding areas.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Oakleigh was abolished and merged into the newly-created City of Monash
along with Waverley
, although the suburb of Clayton South
moved into City of Kingston
to join parts of the former Moorabbin
.
When the rebuilt Oakleigh Mechanics' Institute was opened in July 1906, the council chambers were relocated there. This building, now known as Oakleigh Hall, is located in Drummond Street. In 1921, the chambers were relocated to a purpose-built facility in Atherton Road, which currently houses the Monash Seminar & Training Centre.
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
* Includes all territory added in 1959.
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 city covered an area of 30.3 square kilometres (11.7 sq mi), and existed from 1891 until 1994.
History
Oakleigh was initially part of the Oakleigh District in January 1857, which became the Shire of Oakleigh in December 1871. Parts of the Central and South Ridings were severed to create the Oakleigh Borough on 13 March 1891. The remainder was renamed Shire of Mulgrave in 1897 and went on to become the City of WaverleyCity of Waverley
The City of Waverley was a Local Government Area located about east-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1857 until 1994.-History:...
.
On 16 April 1913, Oakleigh annexed part of the City of Caulfield
City of Caulfield
The City of Caulfield 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 1857 until 1994.-History:...
, and went on to be declared a town on 19 February 1924 and a City on 2 August 1927. It annexed part of the Shire of Mulgrave on 15 December 1949, which became the East Ward, and on 1 October 1959, Oakleigh incorporated small areas of land from all surrounding areas.
On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Oakleigh was abolished and merged into the newly-created City of Monash
City of Monash
The City of Monash is a Local Government Area in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne and has an area of 81.0 square kilometres and has a estimated population of 176,069 people...
along with Waverley
City of Waverley
The City of Waverley was a Local Government Area located about east-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1857 until 1994.-History:...
, although the suburb of Clayton South
Clayton South, Victoria
Clayton South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston. At the 2006 Census, Clayton South had a population of 10,644.-History:...
moved into City of Kingston
City of Kingston
The City of Kingston is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, its northern boundary lying approximately 15 km from the Melbourne city centre along the north-eastern shorelines of Port Phillip...
to join parts of the former Moorabbin
City of Moorabbin
The City of Moorabbin 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 1862 until 1994.-History:...
.
Council chambers
Wards
The City of Oakleigh was subdivided into four wards on 1 April 1985, each electing three councillors:- North Ward
- South Ward
- East Ward
- West Ward
Suburbs
- ChadstoneChadstone, VictoriaChadstone is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. Landmarks include the Waverley Basketball Centre, Jordanville Community Centre and the Matthew Flinders Hotel...
- ClarindaClarinda, VictoriaClarinda is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 19 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Kingston...
(split with City of MoorabbinCity of MoorabbinThe City of Moorabbin 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 1862 until 1994.-History:...
) - ClaytonClayton, VictoriaClayton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 19 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Clayton had a population of 14,332.-Overview:...
- Clayton North
- Monash UniversityMonash University, Clayton campusMonash University, Clayton Campus is the main campus of Monash University located in Clayton, which is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, in the state of Victoria....
(Clayton campus) - OakleighOakleigh, VictoriaOakleigh is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia and is located 14 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Oakleigh had a population of 6,876....
- Oakleigh EastOakleigh East, VictoriaOakleigh East is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is located 16 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash. At the 2006 Census, Oakleigh East had a population of 5,623.-History:...
- Oakleigh SouthOakleigh South, VictoriaOakleigh South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Monash and the City of Kingston...
(split with City of MoorabbinCity of MoorabbinThe City of Moorabbin 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 1862 until 1994.-History:...
)
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1954 | 24,305 |
| 1958 | 29,200* |
| 1961 | 48,017+ |
| 1966 | 52,743 |
| 1971 | 57,284 |
| 1976 | 54,532 |
| 1981 | 55,612 |
| 1986 | 55,764 |
| 1991 | 55,151 |
* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.
* Includes all territory added in 1959.