Cardinia
The Shire of Cardinia is located on Melbourne's southeastern fringe, at the interface of metropolitan Melbourne and the rural areas beyond. It is home to 30 small rural towns and several rapidly growing urban areas. This region experienced significant population growth between 1996 and 2001 as a result of a number of new subdivisions in Pakenham, Officer and Beaconsfield.
Population: 57,115
Cultural diversity: Around 14.2 percent of people living in Cardinia were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Cardinia from:
- England (5.3%)
- New Zealand (1.3%)
- Netherlands (1.1%)
- Scotland (0.8%)
- Germany (0.6%)
Main suburbs:
- Lang Lang
- Officer
- Pakenham
- Beaconsfield
- Cockatoo
- Gembrook
- Bunyip
Location: 60 km south east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Cardinia. There are no universities and no Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To search for other private training providers, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There is one hospital in Cardinia.
Major industries:
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Meat and meat product manufacturing
- Motor vehicle and part manufacturing
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $227,000 | $200 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $348,750 | $245 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Cardinia Shire Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria