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| name = Balnarring Beach
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| caption = Balnarring Beach in April
| image = Balnarring Beach, Victoria.jpg
| caption = Balnarring Beach in April 2008
| lga = Shire of Mornington Peninsula
| lga = Shire of Mornington Peninsula
| postcode = 3926
| postcode = 3926
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| pop = 418
| pop = 471
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| pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS2016">{{cite web |title=2016 Census QuickStats Balnarring Beach |url=https://quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC20120 |website=Australian Bureau of Statistics |accessdate=20 April 2019}}</ref>
| pop_footnotes = <ref name="ABS2021">{{cite web |title=2021 Census QuickStats Balnarring Beach |url=https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL20121 |website=Australian Bureau of Statistics |access-date=11 July 2022}}</ref>
| est = 1910s
| est = 1910s
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Nepean|Nepean]]
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Nepean|Nepean]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Flinders|Flinders]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Flinders|Flinders]]
| dist1 = 91
| dist1 = 65
| location1= [[Melbourne]]
| location1 = [[Melbourne]]
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| dist2 = 14
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[[File:Balnarring Beach, Victoria, Australia.jpg|thumb|Balnarring Beach]]
[[File:Balnarring Beach, Victoria, Australia.jpg|thumb|Balnarring Beach]]
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'''Balnarring Beach''' is a town in [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], 2&nbsp;km south of [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]]. Its local government area is the [[Shire of Mornington Peninsula]] and at the [[Census in Australia#2016|2016 Census]], Balnarring Beach had a population of 418.<ref name=ABS2016/> In 2006 it was rated by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council as 'Australia's Cleanest Beach', out of 317 beaches in five states.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keepaustraliabeautiful.org.au/qld/01_cms/details.asp?ID=10|title=Australian Clean Beach Challenge|author=Keep Australia Beautiful Council (QLD) Inc|year=2006|accessdate=2006-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822033207/http://www.keepaustraliabeautiful.org.au/qld/01_cms/details.asp?ID=10|archive-date=2006-08-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>


'''Balnarring Beach''' is a town on the [[Mornington Peninsula]] in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], {{convert|2|km|abbr=on}} south of [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]] and approximately {{convert|65|km|abbr=on}} south-east of Melbourne's [[Melbourne City Centre|Central Business District]], located within the [[Shire of Mornington Peninsula]] [[Local government areas of Victoria|local government area]]. Balnarring Beach recorded a population of 471 at the [[2021 Australian census|2021 census]].<ref name=ABS2021/>
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It was previously known as Tulum Beach.

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In 2006 it was rated by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council as 'Australia's Cleanest Beach', out of 317 beaches in five states.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keepaustraliabeautiful.org.au/qld/01_cms/details.asp?ID=10|title=Australian Clean Beach Challenge|author=Keep Australia Beautiful Council (QLD) Inc|year=2006|access-date=2006-11-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060822033207/http://www.keepaustraliabeautiful.org.au/qld/01_cms/details.asp?ID=10|archive-date=2006-08-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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It was previously known as '''Tulum Beach'''.


==History==
==History==

The township was first gazetted in 1886, in a street configuration quite different to what exists today.
The township was first gazetted in 1886, in a street configuration quite different to what exists today.


The beach first began to attract holidaymakers in the 1910s, and beach stores and kiosks commenced operations, serving both [[day-tripper]]s and campers. The [[Harley-Davidson]] Motorcycle Club set up base here after their formation in 1924. During [[World War II]], businesses were sustained by servicemen training at [[Somers, Victoria|Somers]].
The beach first began to attract holidaymakers in the 1910s, and beach stores and kiosks commenced operations, serving both [[day-tripper]]s and campers. The [[Harley-Davidson]] Motorcycle Club set up base here after their formation in 1924. During [[World War II]], businesses were sustained by servicemen training at [[Somers, Victoria|Somers]].


In 1944, a mobile library operated from a private home for the Flinders Shire by Wally Turner. Balnarring Beach Post Office opened on 1 July 1947 and closed in 1978.<ref name = "a">{{Cite web | last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | accessdate = 2008-04-11 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080510053152/http://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | archive-date = 10 May 2008 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
In 1944, a mobile library operated from a private home for the Flinders Shire by Wally Turner. Balnarring Beach Post Office opened on 1 July 1947 and closed in 1978.<ref name = "a">{{Cite web | last = Phoenix Auctions History | title = Post Office List | url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Balnarring*Beach* | access-date = 20 March 2021 }}</ref>
In 1960 the yacht club was given permission to erect a winch and slipway and build a clubhouse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Documents/SE/PlanStrategic/HastHeritageStudyVol2.pdf |title=Volume 2, Environmental History |author=Graeme Butler & Associates |work=Hastings District Heritage Study Stage Two |accessdate=2006-11-27 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060828040220/http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Documents/SE/PlanStrategic/HastHeritageStudyVol2.pdf |archivedate=2006-08-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
In 1960 the yacht club was given permission to erect a winch and slipway and build a clubhouse.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Documents/SE/PlanStrategic/HastHeritageStudyVol2.pdf |title=Volume 2, Environmental History |author=Graeme Butler & Associates |work=Hastings District Heritage Study Stage Two |access-date=2006-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060828040220/http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/Documents/SE/PlanStrategic/HastHeritageStudyVol2.pdf |archive-date=2006-08-28 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Present day==
==Present day==

Balnarring Beach (colloquially known as 'The Naz Beach') today consists primarily of holiday homes and camping grounds,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/content/content.asp?cid=763&tid=763&tpid=396&cnid=1754 |title=Townships - Balnarring Beach |author=Shire of Mornington Peninsula |accessdate=2006-11-27 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20060821075910/http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/content/content.asp?cid=763&tid=763&tpid=396&cnid=1754 |archivedate=21 August 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and contains a general store, picnic facilities and several caravan parks.<ref>Map 193, [[Melway]] street directory (28th ed., 2001)</ref> Most other services are provided by nearby [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]] township.
Balnarring Beach (colloquially known as 'The Naz Beach') today consists primarily of holiday homes and camping grounds,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/content/content.asp?cid=763&tid=763&tpid=396&cnid=1754 |title=Townships - Balnarring Beach |author=Shire of Mornington Peninsula |access-date=2006-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060821075910/http://www.mornpen.vic.gov.au/content/content.asp?cid=763&tid=763&tpid=396&cnid=1754 |archive-date=21 August 2006 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and contains a general store, picnic facilities and several caravan parks.<ref>Map 193, [[Melway]] street directory (28th ed., 2001)</ref> Most other services are provided by nearby [[Balnarring, Victoria|Balnarring]] township.

==See also==
* [[Shire of Hastings]] – Balnarring Beach was previously within this former local government area.


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Towns in Victoria (Australia)]]
[[Category:Towns in Victoria (state)]]
[[Category:Mornington Peninsula]]
[[Category:Shire of Mornington Peninsula]]
[[Category:Coastal towns in Victoria (Australia)]]
[[Category:Coastal towns in Victoria (state)]]
[[Category:Beaches of Victoria (Australia)]]
[[Category:Beaches of Victoria (state)]]
[[Category:Western Port]]
[[Category:Western Port]]

Latest revision as of 23:42, 9 October 2023

Balnarring Beach
Victoria
Balnarring Beach in April 2008
Balnarring Beach is located in Melbourne
Balnarring Beach
Balnarring Beach
Map
Coordinates38°21′32″S 145°08′10″E / 38.359°S 145.136°E / -38.359; 145.136
Population471 (2021 census)[1]
Established1910s
Postcode(s)3926
Standort
LGA(s)Shire of Mornington Peninsula
State electorate(s)Nepean
Federal division(s)Flinders
Localities around Balnarring Beach:
Balnarring Balnarring Balnarring
Balnarring Balnarring Beach Somers
Merricks Beach Western Port Western Port
Balnarring Beach

Balnarring Beach is a town on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Balnarring and approximately 65 km (40 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Balnarring Beach recorded a population of 471 at the 2021 census.[1]

In 2006 it was rated by the Keep Australia Beautiful Council as 'Australia's Cleanest Beach', out of 317 beaches in five states.[2]

It was previously known as Tulum Beach.

History

[edit]

The township was first gazetted in 1886, in a street configuration quite different to what exists today.

The beach first began to attract holidaymakers in the 1910s, and beach stores and kiosks commenced operations, serving both day-trippers and campers. The Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Club set up base here after their formation in 1924. During World War II, businesses were sustained by servicemen training at Somers.

In 1944, a mobile library operated from a private home for the Flinders Shire by Wally Turner. Balnarring Beach Post Office opened on 1 July 1947 and closed in 1978.[3] In 1960 the yacht club was given permission to erect a winch and slipway and build a clubhouse.[4]

Present day

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Balnarring Beach (colloquially known as 'The Naz Beach') today consists primarily of holiday homes and camping grounds,[5] and contains a general store, picnic facilities and several caravan parks.[6] Most other services are provided by nearby Balnarring township.

See also

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  • Shire of Hastings – Balnarring Beach was previously within this former local government area.

References

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  1. ^ a b "2021 Census QuickStats Balnarring Beach". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 11 July 2022.
  2. ^ Keep Australia Beautiful Council (QLD) Inc (2006). "Australian Clean Beach Challenge". Archived from the original on 22 August 2006. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  3. ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 20 March 2021.
  4. ^ Graeme Butler & Associates. "Volume 2, Environmental History" (PDF). Hastings District Heritage Study Stage Two. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 August 2006. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  5. ^ Shire of Mornington Peninsula. "Townships - Balnarring Beach". Archived from the original on 21 August 2006. Retrieved 27 November 2006.
  6. ^ Map 193, Melway street directory (28th ed., 2001)
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