Kurunjang

Kurunjang is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 36 km (22 mi) west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Melton local government area. Kurunjang recorded a population of 10,711 at the 2021 census.[1]

Kurunjang
Melbourne, Victoria
A new estate near Minns Road, Kurunjang
Kurunjang is located in Melbourne
Kurunjang
Kurunjang
Location in metropolitan Melbourne
Coordinates37.672°S 144.585°E / -37.672; 144.585
Population10,711 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3337
Location36 km (22 mi) from Melbourne CBD
LGA(s)City of Melton
State electorate(s)Melton
Federal division(s)Hawke
Suburbs around Kurunjang:
Toolern Vale Toolern Vale Toolern Vale
Harkness Kurunjang Melton
Melton West Melton Melton

Education

The suburb contains three schools: Kurunjang Primary School,[2] Kurunjang Secondary College[3] and Heathdale Christian College.[4]

Recreation

Located in the south of the suburb is Kurunjang Recreation Reserve, home to the Satellite City Soccer Club. Adjacent to that are six tennis courts. North-west of Kurunjang Recreation Reserve is the French Athletic and Track field and the Melton Hockey ground. In the north-west of the suburb, there is Pennyroyal park, which has some playground facilities and open space. There is a planned active open space area with a football oval and some tennis courts, which will be located on the currently empty space on Dalray Crescent.[5]

In the south-east of the suburb, there is the Little Blind Creek Reserve, which has some playground facilities. In the east of the suburb, there is a park on the corner of Kirkton Drive and Victoria Avenue. In the north-east of the suburb, there is a large park off Archer Drive, with playground facilities and a basketball court.

In the far north there is an equestrian centre.[6]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Kurunjang (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  2. "Kurunjang P.S – Contact Us". Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  3. "Kurunjang Secondary College – Contact Us". Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  4. "Heathdale Christian College – Contact". Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  5. "Pennyroyal Kurunjang – Masterplan". Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  6. "JurAvon – Contact". Retrieved 2 June 2020.
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