City of Banyule explained

Type:lga
City of Banyule
State:VIC
Pop:126236
Area:63
Area Footnotes:[1]
Est:1994
Seat:Greensborough
Mayor:Tom Melican
Region:Greater Melbourne
Logo Upright:1.2
Url:http://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/
Stategov:Bundoora
Stategov2:Eltham
Stategov3:Ivanhoe
Fedgov:Jagajaga
Near-Nw:Whittlesea
Near-N:Nillumbik
Near-Ne:Nillumbik
Near-E:Nillumbik
Near-Se:Manningham
Near-S:Boroondara
Near-Sw:Yarra
Near-W:Darebin

The City of Banyule is a local government area in Victoria, Australia in the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It was created under the Local Government Act 1989 and established in 1994 as an amalgamation of former councils.[2] [3] It has an area of 63km2 and lies between 7 and 21 km from central Melbourne. In 1994 it had a population of 116,000.[4] In June 2018 Banyule had a population of 130,237.[1] The Yarra River runs along the City's southern border while its western border is defined by Darebin Creek.

The City moved their main offices from Ivanhoe to Greensborough in 2017.[5] [6] A brand-new civic centre was constructed, including three-level offices to accommodate 320 council staff, community and function rooms.[7]

History

The area was originally occupied by the Wurundjeri, Indigenous Australians of the Kulin nation, who spoke variations of the Woiwurrung language group.

The City was named after the Indigenous Australian term Banyule or "Banyool", and was originally the name of a locality within the former City of Heidelberg before being adopted as the name of the new Council during the amalgamation of local government areas in Victoria. It was formed in December 1994 from the merger of the City of Heidelberg with parts of the Shires of Diamond Valley and Eltham.

The City also has some significant heritage within its boundaries. Significant buildings listed on the Victorian Heritage Register include:

There are a number of housing estates[13] [14] designed by leading early 20th Century architects Walter Burley Griffin and Marion Mahony Griffin and by property developer Albert Victor (A.V.) Jennings, some of the most significant art deco buildings in Melbourne, and the world's first Olympics athletes' village.

Banyule is the birthplace of the Heidelberg School of Art, which was formed when a group of artists, including Tom Roberts, Arthur Streeton, Frederick McCubbin, Walter Withers, Charles Conder and others moved to a shack on Mount Eagle (now known as Eaglemont) and began painting the landscape in a uniquely Australian way during the late 1880s.

Former councils

Former councils which formed part of Banyule council's current jurisdiction prior to their amalgamation include:[3]

Wards and councillors

The current councillors of the City after the elections in October 2020 are:

WardPartyCouncillor[15] Notes
Bakewell Independent[16] Mark Di Pasquale
Beale IndependentElizabeth Nealy
Chelsworth Greens[17] Alida McKern
Griffin Greens[18] Peter Castaldo
Grimshaw Independent[19] Rick GarottiDeputy Mayor
Hawdon IndependentFiona Mitsinikos
Ibbott IndependentTom MelicanMayor[20]
Olympia IndependentPeter Dimarelos
Sherbourne IndependentAlison Champion

Townships and localities

The 2021 census, the city had a population of 126,236 up from 121,865 in the 2016 census.[21]

Population
Locality 2016 2021
1,793 1,996
3,152 3,220
^ 28,653 28,068
3,873 3,960
^ 6,805 6,830
^ 20,821 21,070
6,225 7,360
6,087 6,758
5,545 5,252
12,171 13,374
3,815 3,762
3,891 3,962
^ 9,769 9,892
8,960 9,250
8,498 8,616
2,923 2,890
6,923 7,030
5,214 5,352
3,814 3,799
4,117 4,161

^ - Territory divided with another LGA

Facilities

Ivanhoe Library, Rosanna Library and Watsonia Library are operated by Yarra Plenty Regional Library. A mobile library service to West Heidelberg is also operated by Yarra Plenty Regional Library.

Heidelberg Historical Society is a varied group of people with a shared interest in understanding and preserving the history of Heidelberg and surrounding suburbs.[22]

Warringal Conservation Society is a community group which advocates for the green spaces of Banyule and beyond.[23]

U3A Banyule provides learning opportunities especially for people of 50 years and older.[24]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 3218.0 – Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2017-18: Population Estimates by Local Government Area (ASGS 2018), 2017 to 2018 . Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 27 March 2019. 25 October 2019. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2018.
  2. News: Victoria Government Gazette online archive 1836-1997. 15 December 1994. Victoria Government Gazette S97. 14 May 2019.
  3. January 1995. Banyule City. Municipal Restructure Bulletin. 5. 3.
  4. January 1995. City of Banyule. Municipal Restructure Bulletin. 5. 3.
  5. Web site: Council meetings. 2021-06-01. www.banyule.vic.gov.au. en-AU.
  6. News: Banyule Council has finally moved into its 'Taj Mahal' head office. banyule.vic.gov.au. 25 April 2017. 9 July 2017.
  7. Web site: Civic centre to provide economic boost. 2021-06-01. www.pta.com.au. en-US.
  8. Web site: Victorian Heritage Database. May 6, 1999. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  9. Web site: Victorian Heritage Database. July 2, 2004. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  10. Web site: Victorian Heritage Database. July 2, 2004. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  11. Web site: Victorian Heritage Database. May 6, 1999. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  12. Web site: Victrian Heritage Database. January 5, 2006. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  13. Web site: Victorian Heritage Database. January 5, 2007. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  14. Web site: Victorian Heritage Database. January 5, 2007. vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au. 2020-05-18.
  15. Web site: Council election results. 2021-02-17. www.banyule.vic.gov.au. en-AU.
  16. Web site: readSeptember 12. Adrian Bernecich less than 2 min. Leader. 2013-12:00AMHeidelberg. 2013-09-11. Independent councillor joins Liberals. 2021-02-08. heraldsun. en.
  17. Web site: Alida McKern. 2021-02-08. Australian Greens Victoria. en.
  18. Web site: Tracking Victorian Crs who are members of a political party . The Mayne Report . 23 June 2020.
  19. Web site: 2021-02-08. Banyule Mayor quits ALP ahead of branch stacking hearing. 2021-02-08. www.abc.net.au. en-AU.
  20. Web site: 13 November 2023 . Councillor Tom Melican elected Mayor of Banyule Council . 2023-11-14 . www.banyule.vic.gov.au.
  21. Web site: Census Australian Bureau of Statistics . www.abs.gov.au . en . 11 January 2023.
  22. Web site: Heidelberg Historical Society About Us. Heidelberg Historical Society. 16 May 2019.
  23. Web site: About Us Warringal Conservation Society. 2019. Warringal Conservation Society. 16 May 2019.
  24. Web site: U3A Banyule Inc Vic Community Education. 2021-06-01. www.u3abanyule.org.au. en.