Monomeith is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia, 67 kilometres (42 mi) south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Monomeith recorded a population of 69 at the 2021 census.[1]

Monomeith
Victoria
Population69 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3984
Location67 km (42 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Monash

In 1942, during World War II, a military airfield was constructed for the air defence of Melbourne, south of Spencers Road, and is still visible using Google Earth.

History

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Monomeith Post Office opened on 20 July 1900 and closed in 1969.[2]

A railway station existed from 1890 until the late 1970s.

The site of the former airfield has been considered, as of 2015, as a site for Melbourne's third major airport for passenger jet aircraft.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Monomeith (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2022.  
  2. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2021
  3. ^ "Backing secured for major airport serving Melbourne's south-east". 3 July 2017.

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