Warneet, Victoria
| Warneet Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Warneet Jetty | |
| Population | 565 (2021 census)[1] |
| Established | 1 July 1959 |
| Postcode(s) | 3980 |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | City of Casey |
| State electorate(s) | Hastings |
| Federal division(s) | Holt |
Warneet is a town in Victoria, Australia, 54 km (34 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey local government area. Warneet recorded a population of 565 at the 2021 census.[1]
Warneet is located at the head of the large bay of Western Port.
For education, most children go to Tooradin Primary School or Koo Wee Rup Secondary College.
History
Warneet Post Office opened on 1 July 1959 and closed in 1993.[2]
Transport
Cranbourne Transit operates route 795, which operates 5 weekday return journeys between Cranbourne and Warneet, via the nearby towns of Blind Bight, Tooradin, and Cannons Creek.
The town is also easily accessible by car via the South Gippsland Highway (M420), and Baxter-Tooradin Road (C781).
See also
- City of Cranbourne – Warneet was previously within this former local government area.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Warneet (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 30 March 2021
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