Gruyere, Victoria
Gruyere is a town in Victoria, Australia, 43 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Gruyere recorded a population of 966 at the 2021 census.
| Gruyere Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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  Gruyere | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 37.734°S 145.450°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 966 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3770 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yarra Ranges | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Evelyn | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Casey | ||||||||||||||
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The suburb is often referred to as the "Toorak of the Yarra Valley" (Sir Peter Taylor of Lyndhurst) as it is the choice location for wealthier retirees. Gruyere has a strong farming / agricultural roots with many local farmers with a variety of products such as apples, pears and cattle.
The town is named for a variety of cheese , as the area's history is in the dairy industry. Cahillton Post Office first opened on 20 August 1892. It was renamed Gruyere in 1950 and closed in 1960.[2]
Many argue that the name of the area and subsequently, the town, is actually "Warramate", in reference to the Warramate Hills.
It is a small town area on Killara Road contains a recreation reserve, community hall, primary school and CFA fire station. Several wineries are located within Gruyere.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Gruyere (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- Post Office List, Premier Postal History, retrieved 11 April 2008
