Woodvale, Victoria
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| Coordinates: 36°39′28″S 144°12′40″E / 36.65778°S 144.21111°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Victoria |
| City | Bendigo |
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| Population | |
| • Total | 556 (2021 census)[2] |
| Postcode | 3556[3] |
Woodvale is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.[4] At the 2021 census, Woodvale had a population of 556.[2]
History
Woodvale was first occupied by the Dja Dja Wurrung people who called the area "Nerring".[5] European colonisation of Woodvale began in 1845 when the locality was located in Myers Flat, Then known as "Myers Creek". When gold was discovered in 1852, the area became known as "Sydney Flat". In the 1920's Sydney Flat became known as "Woodvale".
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woodvale (Vic.) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woodvale (Vic.)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "3556 Postcode - Australia Post". Australia Post. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ J. Sands. (1886). "Map of the county of Bendigo showing colony and parish boundaries, main roads, telegraph lines and railways". nla.gov.au.
- ^ "History - Woodvale, Victoria, Australia".