Bunyip, Victoria
Bunyip is a town in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, 81 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Bunyip recorded a population of 3,131 at the 2021 census.
| Bunyip Victoria | |||||||||||||||
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Bunyip | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°05′S 145°43′E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 3,131 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1840 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3815 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 85 m (279 ft) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narracan | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | La Trobe | ||||||||||||||
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Its major road connection is via the Princes Highway.
The town is named after a mythical creature, known as the Bunyip or Bunyeep, which according to legend lived in and around swampy areas. Mention of it is often found in Australian and Aboriginal mythology.
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