Wattle Glen is a suburb of

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, 25 km north-east of Melbourne's

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, located within the

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. Wattle Glen recorded a population of 1,911 at the . The nearest public libraries are Diamond Valley Library and Eltham Library and the mobile library which stops at Hurstbridge operated by

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History

The Post Office opened on 1 November 1901 as Diamond Creek Upper, was renamed Wattle Glen on 1 November 1922, and closed on 4 April 1975. When the

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arrived in 1912 the

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was named Balee on 25 June. This was renamed ''Wattleglen'' (as one word) on 14 August 1922.''Balee'' was changed to ''Wattleglen'' (one word) on 14 August 1922 as advised by Victorian Railways Weekly Notice No. 32 of 1922 Its popular meet and greet spot is the local general store, which was built and opened in 1988. The original general store was burnt down in the early 1900s and was located across the road from this one. Locals also gather at the Wattle Glen Cricket Club. Wattle Glen is a small town wedged between suburbia,

Diamond Creek Diamond Creek is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 23 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Nillumbik local government area. Diamond Creek recorded a population of 12,503 at the 20 ...

, and the rural fringes of

Hurstbridge Hurstbridge is a town in Victoria, Australia, 28 km north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Nillumbik local government area. Hurstbridge recorded a population of 3,554 at the 2021 census. Hurstbri ...

. There are few facilities except the

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, General Store, Tennis Club, CFA station, and a scout hall. Wattle Glen has a small primary school known a
Wattle Glen Primary School

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Suburbs of Melbourne Suburbs of the Shire of Nillumbik {{melbourne-geo-stub

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