Myers Flat, Victoria
Myers Flat is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo in the Australian state of Victoria. Myers Flat was named after Thomas Myers who was the co-proprietor of the Weddikar pastoral run.
| Myers Flat Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Myers Flat | |
| Coordinates | 36°41′S 144°12′E |
| Population | 459 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3551 |
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Bendigo |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo West[2] |
| Federal division(s) | Bendigo[3] |
History
European settlement began in Myers Flat in 1845, then known as "Myers Creek".[4] Gold was first discovered in Myers Flat in 1852.[5] In 1864 St Augustine's Catholic church was built.
References
- "2016 Census QuickStats: Myers Flat". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- "Which boundaries cover where I live? | Victorian Electoral Commission". vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- "Localities". electorate.aec.gov.au. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- "History - Woodvale, Victoria, Australia".
- "Myers Flat". Victorian Places. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
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