Canadian, Victoria
| Canadian Ballarat, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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_-_view_from_Sovereign_Hill_2007.jpg) A view over the suburb of Canadian from the Sovereign Hill open air museum's poppet head. | |||||||||||||||
| Population | 3,203 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 416.0/km2 (1,077/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3350 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) SE of Ballarat | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Ballarat | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Buninyong | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Ballarat | ||||||||||||||
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Canadian is a suburb east of the regional city of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia on the rural-urban fringe. At the 2011 census, Canadian had a population of 3,203.[1]
It is primarily a residential area, but has a school, a small shopping area, and several parks and reserves including Sparrow Ground, which has been the subject of much community debate[why?].
Originally named Canadian Gully after Canadian immigrant gold digger "Captain" Henry Ross, famous for his role in the Eureka Rebellion.[2]
History
Canadian Post Office opened on 1 March 1886 and closed in 1988.[3]
Today
Canadian is also the location of Lake Esmond, which was formerly a quarry for Eureka Tile Works until 1982, and later converted into a lake and recreational area that opened on 6 June 1988. Lake Esmond is often used by various Rotary Clubs, and is maintained by the City of Ballarat, and the Rotary Club of East Ballarat.[4]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Canadian (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 December 2014.
- ^ http://museumvictoria.com.au/origins/history.aspx?pid=7
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 2008-04-11.
- ^ "Lake Esmond - City of Ballarat".
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