Chum Creek, Victoria

Chum Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, 50 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Chum Creek recorded a population of 981 at the 2021 census.^[1]

Chum Creek Victoria
Chum Creek General Store
Chum Creek
Coordinates	37.606°S 145.488°E / -37.606; 145.488
Population	981 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	3777
Location	65 km (40 mi) from Melbourne 5 km (3 mi) from Healesville
LGA(s)	Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s)	Eildon
Federal division(s)	McEwen
Localities around Chum Creek: Toolangi Toolangi Toolangi Dixons Creek Chum Creek Healesville Dixons Creek Healesville Healesville

History

In the mid-1850s traces of gold were found in the creek.^[2] In 1891 a sawmill was established and tree cutting gave way to clearing and farming selections.^[2] In 1892 the area was surveyed for selections.^[2] In 1897 the school was opened and there was an early Methodist church.^[2] In the 1930s Lake Yambunga was excavated for swimming and camping.^[2] In 1937 a new Presbyterian church was built.^[2]

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 983 people in Chum Creek. 79.9% of people were born in Australia and 90.4% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 46.2%, Catholic 13.7% and Anglican 11.8%.^[3]

Schools

Government

• Chum Creek Primary School is a small, rural, State-run P-6 school. Since 1897 the school has served the Chum Creek, Toolangi and Healesville West communities. The school is known for a low-key and friendly approach to education as well as a focus on environmental education and sustainable living.

Private

• Wesley College - Chum Creek outdoor education campus (established 1952).^[4]

Local Store

• The Chum Creek General Store opened in 1953, closed in 2014. Currently a private residence.

Gallery

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  Chum Creek Sawmill
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  Healesville West Fire Station
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  Yumbunga Lake

References

1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Chum Creek (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022. Material was copied from this source, which is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
2. "Victorian Places Chum Creek". Victorian Places. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
3. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Chum Creek (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 October 2018. Material was copied from this source, which is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
4. Lemon, Andrew (2004). A great Australian school - Wesley College examined. Helicon Press. p. 306. ISBN 0-9586785-8-8.