Mount Duneed, Victoria facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mount Duneed Geelong, Victoria
Mount Duneed Location in City of Greater Geelong
Population	6,182 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)	3217
Location	10 km (6 mi) S of Geelong 72 km (45 mi) SW of Melbourne
LGA(s)	City of Greater Geelong Surf Coast Shire
State electorate(s)	South Barwon
Federal Division(s)	Corangamite
Suburbs around Mount Duneed: Waurn Ponds Grovedale Charlemont Freshwater Creek Mount Duneed Armstrong Creek Freshwater Creek Torquay Connewarre

Mount Duneed is a suburb located near the city of Geelong in Victoria, Australia. It's a unique place because it's built around an extinct volcano. You can still see parts of the old volcano's crater at the Mount Duneed Recreation Reserve.

This area is managed by two local councils: the City of Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast Shire. A large part of Mount Duneed is being developed into new neighborhoods. This development is part of the big Armstrong Creek Growth Area project, which started in 2010.

A Look Back in Time

Early European Settlement

In 1852, a person named John Armstrong leased a large area of land in Mount Duneed. He used this land for grazing animals. His home was on the east side of what is now Surf Coast Highway.

Between 1847 and 1850, a surveyor named William Pickering began mapping the Duneed area. This made land available for people to buy. However, the land blocks were very big, so not many people bought them at first. John Armstrong continued to use the land for his animals.

In 1854, the land was surveyed again and divided into smaller pieces for sale. Armstrong kept 320 acres for himself. He called his property "River Station."

An interesting old building called Summerhill was built here in 1854. It's a special type of house known as a prefabricated iron cottage. This means it was made in pieces somewhere else and then put together on site. It's now listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, which protects important historical places.

Mount Duneed also had a Post Office that opened on February 15, 1860. It had a few different names before it was finally called Mount Duneed in 1864. The Post Office closed in 1959.

Duneed Aboriginal Land Reserve

From 1861 to 1907, there was a special area called the Duneed Aboriginal Land Reserve. It was located on Ghazeepore Road. This reserve was set aside as an Aboriginal reserve for local Indigenous people.

Mount Duneed Today

In recent times, Mount Duneed has grown a lot. The Geelong Airport used to be in this area, but it closed in 2011. This allowed more land to be used for new homes and communities.

According to the 2021 census, Mount Duneed has a population of 6,182 people. It's a growing suburb with new developments and a mix of history and modern life.

Notable People from Mount Duneed

Mount Duneed has been home to some interesting people:

• Ralph Abercrombie was born in Mount Duneed in 1881. He later became an important government official, serving as the Auditor-General. His father was a local school teacher.
• Rupert Vance "Mick" Moon was a brave soldier who received the Victoria Cross, which is the highest award for bravery in the British and Commonwealth armed forces. He lived in Mount Duneed from 1954 to 1978 and is buried in the Mount Duneed Cemetery.
• Taylor Adams is a well-known Australian Rules Football (AFL) player.