Cardinia Victoria | |
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Population | 342 (2021 census)[1] |
Postcode(s) | 3978 |
Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
Location |
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LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
State electorate(s) | Bass |
Federal division(s) |
Cardinia is a town in Victoria, Australia, 52 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Cardinia recorded a population of 342 at the 2021 census.[1]
Cardinia is located between Pakenham and Tooradin on the south-eastern fringe of Melbourne.
The Post Office opened on 1 September 1881, was known as Cardinia Creek until 1912, and closed in 1970.[2]
Cardinia is part of the Australian Rules ROC Football Club (Rythdale, Officer, Cardinia) competing in the Mornington Peninsula Nepean Football League.