| Gruyere Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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  Gruyere | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 37°44′02″S145°27′00″E / 37.734°S 145.450°E /-37.734; 145.450 | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 966 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3770 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yarra Ranges | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Evelyn | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Casey | ||||||||||||||
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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.
