The suburb of Cheltenham is located in Melbourne, the capital city of the Australian state, Victoria. The suburbs around Cheltenham include Highett, Moorabbin, Heatherton, Sandringham, Black Rock, Mentone, and Beaumaris.
Interestingly, Cheltenham is under two local government areas - one is the City of Kingston, which presides over the eastern side of Cheltenham’s metropolitan railway line as well as Charman Road north. The other is the City of Bayside, which takes over the western region of the suburb towards its extensive parks, gold links, and Port Phillip Bay.
Cheltenham lies 18 kilometres south and south-east of Melbourne CBD. At the 2016 census, Cheltenham had a population of 22,291 residents.
Currently, the suburb is undergoing significant developments and gentrification.
History of Cheltenham
Cheltenham is considered as one of the earliest regions to be developed in the parish of Moorabbin. Cheltenham initially comprised 625 acres of land, which were purchased by Josiah Holloway at an auction held on 11 May 1852. He then made 370 subdivisional allotments of the earth.
The major shopping centre, named Westfield Southland, which is a significant feature of the suburb, was opened in 1968.
Facilities in Cheltenham
The Kingston centre, located on warrigal Road, is an extensive rehabilitation and aged care facility in Cheltenham. Among the five primary schools in Cheltenham are Cheltenham Primary School, Kingston Heath Primary School, Cheltenham East Primary School, Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Primary School, and Le Page Primary School. Besides, there is a secondary school called Cheltenham Secondary College.
Additionally, there are a few bus routes and the Cheltenham railway station serving several areas in and around Cheltenham.
Famous Destinations Around Cheltenham
Kingston Heath Reserve
The place comprises multiple sports areas like baseball, tennis, soccer, etc. Further, there is a big playground for children and also for walking around.
Cheltenham Park Reserve and Playground
This place has plenty of walking, running and dog-walking space, along with a newly furnished play area for children.
Royal Melbourne Golf Club
It is a 36-hole golf club situated in Black Rock having a capacity of 15,000 viewers.