Cockatoo, Victoria

Cockatoo is a town in Victoria, Australia, 48 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Cockatoo recorded a population of 4,408 at the 2021 census.

Cockatoo
Melbourne, Victoria
McBride Street
Cockatoo
Location in metropolitan Melbourne
Coordinates37.935°S 145.492°E / -37.935; 145.492
Population4,408 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)3781
Elevation158 m (518 ft)
Location
  • 48 km (30 mi) from Melbourne
  • 17 km (11 mi) from Belgrave
LGA(s)Shire of Cardinia
State electorate(s)Monbulk
Federal division(s)La Trobe
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
29.43 °C
85 °F
14.7 °C
58 °F
658 mm
25.9 in
Localities around Cockatoo:
Avonsleigh Macclesfield Nangana
Emerald Cockatoo Gembrook
Dewhurst Mount Burnett Mount Burnett

Cockatoo is named after Cockatoo Creek, which runs through the town, and which the town was previously named.

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