Chum Creek is a town in

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, 50 km north-east from Melbourne's

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, located within the

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. Chum Creek recorded a population of 981 at the 2021 census.

History

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

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%. CC-BY icon

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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).

Local Store

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

Gallery

Image:Chumcreeksawmill.jpg, Chum Creek Sawmill Image:Healesvillewestfirestation.jpg, Healesville West Fire Station Image:Yumbungalake.jpg, Yumbunga Lake

References

Towns in Victoria (Australia) Yarra Valley Yarra Ranges {{melbourne-geo-stub