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Overview

Whittlesea sits 40 km north‑east of Melbourne’s CBD within the City of Whittlesea and recorded a population of 6,117 at the 2021 census. Though only a few kilometres from the outer fringe of metropolitan Melbourne, the town lies outside the Urban Growth Boundaries of the Melbourne 2030 plan, meaning its rural character and modest housing stock are expected to remain largely unchanged for the next decade. Historically served by a railway extension that operated from 1889 to 1959, today residents rely on road links to the city while enjoying a quieter, semi‑rural lifestyle.

The suburb offers a full suite of community amenities, including Whittlesea Primary and Secondary schools, a kindergarten, a Yarra Plenty Regional Library housed in the Community Activity Centre, and essential services such as a volunteer CFA fire brigade, an ambulance station (opened 2009) and a limited‑hours police station. Nearby attractions like Funfields Theme Park, Toorourrong and Yan Yean Reservoirs, and Bear’s Castle complement a vibrant social scene that features clubs and societies (Lions, Rotary, Masonic Lodge, U3A) and a strong sporting tradition ranging from cricket and Australian Rules football to tennis, golf and darts.