City of Chelsea explained

Type:lga
City of Chelsea
State:vic
Region:Southeast Melbourne
Area:12.23
Est:1920
Seat:Chelsea
Pop:27,500
Pop Year:1992
Pop Footnotes:[1]
County:Mornington
Near-Nw:Mordialloc
Near-N:Springvale
Near-Ne:Springvale
Near-W:Port Phillip
Near-E:Springvale
Near-Sw:Port Phillip
Near-S:Frankston
Near-Se:Frankston
Noautocat:yes

The City of Chelsea was a local government area about 30km (20miles) south of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the eastern side of Port Phillip. The city covered an area of 12.23km2, and existed from 1920 until 1994.

History

Chelsea was originally part of the Shire of Dandenong, and was severed and incorporated as the Borough of Carrum in May 1920. It was proclaimed the City of Chelsea on 8 May 1929.[2]

On 15 December 1994, the City of Chelsea was abolished, and along with the City of Mordialloc and parts of the Cities of Moorabbin, Oakleigh and Springvale, was merged into the newly created City of Kingston.[3]

Council meetings were held at Chelsea Town Hall at 316 Station Street, Chelsea. It presently serves as a council service centre and library for the City of Kingston.

Wards

The City of Chelsea was subdivided into three wards, each electing three councillors:[2]

Suburbs

Population

YearPopulation
1954 16,857
1958 20,600*
1961 22,355
1966 24,757
1971 26,372
1976 26,357
1981 26,034
1986 25,803
1991 25,822

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Victorian Year Book. Australian Bureau of Statistics, Victoria Office. 1994. 48. 0067-1223.
  2. Book: Victorian Municipal Directory. 1992. Arnall & Jackson. Brunswick. 336–338. Accessed at State Library of Victoria, La Trobe Reading Room.
  3. Book: Victorian local government amalgamations 1994-1995: Changes to the Australian Standard Geographical Classification. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 1 August 1995. Commonwealth of Australia. 8. 0-642-23117-6. 2007-12-16.