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Gruyere, Victoria

Coordinates:37°44′02″S145°27′00″E / 37.734°S 145.450°E /-37.734; 145.450
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Town in Victoria, Australia
Gruyere
Victoria
Gruyere is located in Melbourne
Gruyere
Gruyere
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Coordinates37°44′02″S145°27′00″E / 37.734°S 145.450°E /-37.734; 145.450
Population966 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3770
Elevation174 m (571 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s)Evelyn
Federal division(s)Casey
Localities around Gruyere:
ColdstreamColdstreamBadger Creek
Wandin NorthGruyereBadger Creek
SevilleSeville EastWoori Yallock

Gruyere is a town in Victoria, Australia, 43 km north-east from Melbourne'scentral business district, located within theShire of Yarra Rangeslocal government area. Gruyere recorded a population of 966 at the2021 census.

The suburb is often referred to as the "Toorak of the Yarra Valley" (Sir Peter Taylor of Lyndhurst) as it is the choice location for wealthier retirees. Gruyere has a strong farming / agricultural roots with many local farmers with a variety of products such as apples, pears and cattle.

The town is named for a variety ofcheese[citation needed], as the area's history is in the dairy industry. Cahillton Post Office first opened on 20 August 1892. It was renamed Gruyere in 1950 and closed in 1960.[2]

Many argue that the name of the area and subsequently, the town, is actually "Warramate", in reference to the Warramate Hills.[citation needed]

It is a small town area on Killara Road contains a recreation reserve, community hall, primary school andCFA fire station. Several wineries are located within Gruyere.

References

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  1. ^Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022)."Gruyere (Suburbs and Localities)".2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved9 July 2022.Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^Post Office List, Premier Postal History, retrieved11 April 2008
Localities in theYarra Ranges Shire
Suburb ofMelbourne
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