Woodvale, Victoria
| Woodvale Bendigo, Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Woodvale | |
| Coordinates | 36°39′28″S 144°12′40″E / 36.65778°S 144.21111°E / -36.65778; 144.21111 |
| Population | 556 (2021 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3556 |
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Bendigo |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo East |
| Federal division(s) | Bendigo |
Woodvale is a locality in the City of Greater Bendigo,[2] in the Australian state of Victoria.
History
Woodvale was first occupied by the Dja Dja Wurrung people who called the area "Nerring".[3] European settlement in Woodvale began in 1845 when the locality was located in Myers Flat, Then known as "Myers Creek". When gold was discovered in 1852, the area became known as "Sydney Flat". In the 1920's Sydney Flat became known as "Woodvale".
References
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Woodvale (Vic.)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ J. Sands. (1886). "Map of the county of Bendigo showing colony and parish boundaries, main roads, telegraph lines and railways". nla.gov.au.
- ^ "History - Woodvale, Victoria, Australia".
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