| Olinda Melbourne, Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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 Olinda township | |||||||||||||||
  Olinda | |||||||||||||||
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| Coordinates | 37°51′22″S 145°21′52″E / 37.85599°S 145.364357°E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 1,773 (2021 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 305.7/km2 (792/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3788 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 569 m (1,867 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 5.8 km2 (2.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Yarra Ranges | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Monbulk | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Casey | ||||||||||||||
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Olinda (/oʊˈlɪndə/ oh-LIN-də) is a town within the Dandenong Ranges in central-south Victoria, Australia, located 41 km (25 mi) east of Melbourne's CBD, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Olinda recorded a population of 1,773 at the 2021 census.[1]
It is a popular weekend destination for tourists, with a variety of restaurants and cafes. The town is home to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden and R.J. Hamer Arboretum.[2]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Olinda (Vic.) (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "A place for trees: the RJ Hamer Forest Arboretum". Wild Melbourne. Retrieved 16 July 2019.
