Kennington, Victoria
Kennington is a suburb of Bendigo, a city in Victoria, Australia. The suburb is located 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of the Bendigo city centre and at the 2016 census had a population of 5,649.[1] The suburb is home to the Kennington Reservoir.[2]
| Kennington Bendigo, Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Kennington Reservoir | |
  Kennington | |
| Coordinates | 36°47′S 144°18′E |
| Population | 5,649 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3550 |
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) from Bendigo |
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Bendigo |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo East |
| Federal division(s) | Bendigo |
History
Kennington is known for the orphanage called the Convent Of The Good Shepard, Bendigo opened in 1905 next doorA Primary School first principal in 1901. The Post Office opened on 1 May 1913 and closed in 1972.[3]
References
- "2016 Census QuickStats Kennington". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- "Kennington Reservoir, Bendigo". Department of Primary Industries(Victoria). Retrieved 22 June 2008.
- Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 3 March 2021.
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