Gruyere is a town in Victoria, Australia, 43 km north-east from Melbourne's

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, located within the

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. Gruyere recorded a population of 966 at the 2021 census. The suburb is often referred to as the "Toorak of the Yarra Valley" (Sir Peter Taylor of Lyndhurst) as it is the choice location for wealthier retirees. Gruyere has a strong farming / agricultural roots with many local farmers with a variety of products such as apples, pears and cattle. The town is named for a variety of

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, as the area's history is in the dairy industry. Cahillton Post Office first opened on 20 August 1892. It was renamed Gruyere in 1950 and closed in 1960. Many argue that the name of the area and subsequently, the town, is actually "Warramate", in reference to the Warramate Hills. It is a small town area on Killara Road contains a recreation reserve, community hall, primary school and CFA fire station. Several wineries are located within Gruyere.

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Towns in Victoria (state) Wine regions of Victoria (state) Yarra Valley Yarra Ranges Shire {{melbourne-geo-stub