Lucas, Victoria
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| Lucas Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Lucas Location in City of Ballarat | |
| Coordinates | 37°33′11″S 143°46′16″E / 37.553°S 143.771°ECoordinates: 37°33′11″S 143°46′16″E / 37.553°S 143.771°E |
| Population | 1,014 (2016 census)[1] |
| Established | 2011 |
| Postcode(s) | 3350 |
| LGA(s) | City of Ballarat |
| State electorate(s) | Ripon |
| Federal Division(s) | Ballarat |
Lucas is a new suburb created on 23 June 2011.[2] It is located in the City of Ballarat.
The population at the 2016 census was 1,014.[1]
History[edit]
Lucas is named after Eleanor Lucas and the staff of her local textile company, who planted Ballarat's Avenue of Honour after World War I.[3] Shopping chains like Woolworths and the local Wilson's Fruit and Vegetables have opened stores here with more expected
References[edit]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Lucas (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 July 2017.
- ^ "G25-11.indd" (PDF). Gazette.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
- ^ Ballarat Council gives details on new suburb of Lucas, By Tom McIlroy, 4 November 2011, The Courier
External links[edit]
- "It's all on your doorstep". Lucas Ballarat. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
