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Humevale, Victoria

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Humevale
Victoria
Humevale aerial photograph from north west
Population370 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)3757
LGA(s)City of Whittlesea
State electorate(s)Yan Yean
Federal division(s)McEwen

Humevale is a rural locality in Victoria, Australia between Whittlesea and Kinglake West, about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north-north-east of Melbourne, within the City of Whittlesea. At the 2011 Census, Humevale had a population of 370.

The Post Office opened around 1902 as Scrubby Creek, was renamed Humevale in 1927 and closed in 1959.[2]

Humevale is also referred to as Scrubby Creek, after a nearby watercourse.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Humevale (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2012-06-23. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 2008-04-11