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Lysterfield South, Victoria

Coordinates: 37°56′56″S 145°15′36″E / 37.949°S 145.260°E / -37.949; 145.260
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Lysterfield South
MelbourneVictoria
Lysterfield South is located in Melbourne
Lysterfield South
Lysterfield South
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Coordinates37°56′56″S 145°15′36″E / 37.949°S 145.260°E / -37.949; 145.260
Population994 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density216.1/km2 (560/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3156
Elevation155 m (509 ft)
Area4.6 km2 (1.8 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)City of Casey
State electorate(s)Rowville
Federal division(s)Bruce
Suburbs around Lysterfield South:
Rowville Lysterfield
Endeavour Hills Lysterfield South Lysterfield
Endeavour Hills Narre Warren North

Lysterfield South is an outer suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 30 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Casey local government area. Lysterfield South recorded a population of 994 at the 2021 census.[1]

It is notable for containing Churchill National Park which can be entered via Army Road, from Churchill Park Drive.

History

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Lysterfield South was originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri tribe of the Kulin nation.

The area was first settled by European settlers in 1838,[2] with it and its surrounding suburbs originally part of Narre Warren North, which it now borders. The development of Lysterfield South is closely linked with that of its neighbouring suburbs Lysterfield and Rowville.

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Lysterfield South (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 10 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Lysterfield and Lysterfield South | Victorian Places". www.victorianplaces.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2021.