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Tullamarine
Melbourne, Victoria
Looking south bound down the Tullamarine Freeway at Airport West.jpg
Tullamarine Freeway
Tullamarine is located in Melbourne
Tullamarine
Tullamarine
Location in Melbourne
Population 6,733 (2021 census)
 • Density 976/km2 (2,530/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 3043
Elevation 86 m (282 ft)
Area 6.9 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Location 14 km (9 mi) NW of Melbourne
LGA(s)
  • City of Brimbank
  • City of Hume
  • City of Merri-bek
State electorate(s) Sunbury
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Tullamarine:
Melbourne Airport Gladstone Park Gladstone Park
Keilor Tullamarine Gowanbrae
Keilor Park Airport West Strathmore Heights

Tullamarine (Listeni/ˌtʌləməˈriːn/ TUL-ə-MƏ-reen) is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It is about 14 km (8.7 mi) north-west of Melbourne's city centre.

Tullamarine is part of three different local government areas: Brimbank, Hume, and Merri-bek. In 2021, about 6,733 people lived here.

The suburb has many newer homes and light industrial businesses. It is mostly flat and can get hot winds in summer and cold winds in winter. A key feature of Tullamarine is the nearby Melbourne Airport. The residential part of Tullamarine is shaped by a loop of the Moonee Ponds Creek. The airport forms its western border. A smaller residential area called Gladstone Park is also within Tullamarine. The Albion-Jacana railway line separates Tullamarine from Airport West to the south.

History of Tullamarine

How Tullamarine Got Its Name

The name Tullamarine likely comes from Tullamareena. He was a young member of the Wurundjeri people. A government advisor, Reverend Langhorne, suggested the name. About 40 years before, the area was known as Toolimerin.

Tullamarine in the 1800s

The original Tullamarine Village was on Bulla Road, now called Melrose Drive. It was located where three town boundaries met. The first primary school was on land now part of the airport. The post office was near the current Tullamarine Reserve.

Long ago, Tullamarine stretched west to the Organ Pipes National Park. The area near the Maribyrnong River, Jacksons Creek, and Deep Creek was called Tullamarine Island. This was because it was hard for people to cross the rivers when they were full.

In 1842, land in Tullamarine was divided for farms. Most of it was sold in 1850. A school opened in 1855, followed by two more. A State primary school opened in 1884. The Tullamarine Post Office started on March 4, 1859. By 1865, Tullamarine had a hotel and about 200 residents.

Many important farms and families lived in Tullamarine during the 1800s. These included "Camp Hill" and "Viewpoint." "Stewarton" later became Gladstone Park. Famous people like John Pascoe Fawkner owned land here. The McNabs, who introduced Ayrshire cattle to Australia, also had farms.

Local leaders like Alec Rasmussen, Major Murphy, and Leo Dineen helped shape Tullamarine. The Spring Street Reserve is named after Leo Dineen. He worked hard to create sports clubs and facilities.

The Tullamarine Methodist Church was built in 1870. Its stained glass windows are now in the Uniting Church in Gladstone Park. The Tullamarine Progress Association was formed in 1924. This group helped improve the area.

Tullamarine in the 1900s

By the 1930s, Tullamarine Village had a church, tennis, and football clubs. It also had a progress association. The main activities were growing hay and raising animals. In the mid-1950s, Tullamarine became a mix of farms and homes.

Later in the 1950s, the government decided to build a new airport nearby. Land for the airport was bought in the early 1960s. The local school moved to a new spot in 1961.

In 1955, the Village Drive-In movie theatre opened. It could hold 862 cars. The drive-in closed in 1984. The land was then used to build houses. Streets there are named after famous film studios, like Forum and Paramount.

Between 1967 and 1970, the Tullamarine Freeway was built. This road separated Tullamarine from its eastern area, which became Gladstone Park. The part of Tullamarine west of the freeway has homes and a large industrial area. The Western Ring Road also runs along its edge.

In 1988, there was a plan to name roads inside the airport after Aboriginal people, pioneers, and aviation figures. This plan was cancelled, but one road, Gowrie Park Drive, was named. It remembers a farm used as a landing spot for planes in the 1920s. During World War II, planes were hidden there overnight to protect them from bombing raids.

Tullamarine in the 2000s

Sharps Road, which runs near the southern edge of Tullamarine, was a single road until the late 1980s. Today, Sharps Road is a dual-carriageway road. It runs next to the Western Ring Road and leads to Melbourne Airport.

In 1987, the average house price in Tullamarine was 97% of Melbourne's average. By 1996, it was 82% of the city's average.

People of Tullamarine

Here's what the 2016 census showed about the people living in Tullamarine:

  • The most common backgrounds were English (16.6%), Australian (16.6%), Italian (11.0%), Irish (6.5%), and Greek (4.6%).
  • Most people (58.9%) were born in Australia. Other common birthplaces included India (3.9%), Italy (3.7%), Greece (2.0%), New Zealand (2.0%), and Lebanon (1.6%).
  • For religion, Catholic was the largest group (36.7%). Many people also said they had no religion (19.4%). Christianity was the largest religious group overall (68.1%).
  • Most people (59.7%) spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken included Italian (6.1%), Greek (4.1%), and Arabic (3.8%).

The population of Tullamarine has grown a lot over the years:

  • 1891: 82 people
  • 1921: 190 people
  • 1947: 204 people
  • 1955: 385 people
  • 1966: 1,666 people
  • 2016: 6,605 people

Geography and Climate

Weather in Tullamarine

Tullamarine's weather is similar to Melbourne city's. However, it is a bit drier and nights are cooler. This is because it is further inland.

Climate data for Melbourne Airport
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 46.0
(114.8)		 46.8
(116.2)		 40.8
(105.4)		 34.5
(94.1)		 27.0
(80.6)		 21.8
(71.2)		 22.7
(72.9)		 25.6
(78.1)		 30.2
(86.4)		 36.0
(96.8)		 41.6
(106.9)		 44.6
(112.3)		 46.8
(116.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26.6
(79.9)		 26.7
(80.1)		 24.3
(75.7)		 20.4
(68.7)		 16.7
(62.1)		 13.7
(56.7)		 13.1
(55.6)		 14.4
(57.9)		 16.7
(62.1)		 19.5
(67.1)		 22.1
(71.8)		 24.6
(76.3)		 19.9
(67.8)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 13.9
(57.0)		 14.2
(57.6)		 12.8
(55.0)		 10.2
(50.4)		 8.3
(46.9)		 6.2
(43.2)		 5.4
(41.7)		 5.9
(42.6)		 7.1
(44.8)		 8.5
(47.3)		 10.4
(50.7)		 12.1
(53.8)		 9.6
(49.3)
Record low °C (°F) 6.0
(42.8)		 4.8
(40.6)		 3.7
(38.7)		 1.2
(34.2)		 0.6
(33.1)		 −0.9
(30.4)		 −2.5
(27.5)		 −2.5
(27.5)		 −1.1
(30.0)		 1.0
(33.8)		 0.9
(33.6)		 3.5
(38.3)		 −2.5
(27.5)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 40.0
(1.57)		 41.2
(1.62)		 36.2
(1.43)		 43.0
(1.69)		 39.4
(1.55)		 40.3
(1.59)		 35.5
(1.40)		 43.8
(1.72)		 46.6
(1.83)		 53.0
(2.09)		 62.0
(2.44)		 51.8
(2.04)		 534.9
(21.06)
Average precipitation days 8.2 6.8 8.9 10.1 12.5 13.4 14.0 15.4 14.0 13.1 11.5 9.7 137.6
Average relative humidity (%) 44 44 47 52 60 67 65 59 56 52 49 45 53
Mean monthly sunshine hours 272.8 231.7 226.3 183.0 142.6 120.0 136.4 167.4 186.0 226.3 225.0 263.5 2,381

Economy and Businesses

Tullamarine has an industrial area. Because it's close to Melbourne Airport, many global aerospace companies have offices here.

The airline OzJet used to have its main office in Tullamarine.

The Age, a Melbourne newspaper, had its Print Centre in Tullamarine. This was a very modern building.

The main office of Schweppes Australia is also located in Tullamarine.

You can also find the URBNSURF Melbourne adventure sports theme park here.

Getting Around Tullamarine

Roads

Many roads run through Tullamarine. They connect homes, highways, the city, and both Melbourne and Essendon Airports.

Public Transport

Train Stations Near Tullamarine

The closest train stations to Tullamarine are Essendon, Broadmeadows, and Jacana. All of these are on the Craigieburn line.

Bus Routes in Tullamarine

Six bus routes serve Tullamarine:

  •  477 : From Moonee Ponds Junction to Broadmeadows station. It goes through Essendon, Airport West, and Gladstone Park. This route is run by CDC Melbourne.
  •  478 : From Westfield Airport West to Melbourne Airport. It travels along Melrose Drive. This route is run by CDC Melbourne.
  •  479 : From Westfield Airport West to Sunbury station. It goes via Melbourne Airport. This route is run by CDC Melbourne.
  •  482 : From Westfield Airport West to Melbourne Airport. It uses South Centre Road (only during busy peak hours). This route is run by CDC Melbourne.
  • SmartBus  902 : From Chelsea station to Westfield Airport West. This route is run by Kinetic Melbourne.
  • Night Bus  959 : From Melbourne CBD (Queen Street) to Broadmeadows station. It goes through Niddrie and Airport West (only runs on Saturday and Sunday mornings). This route is run by Ventura Bus Lines.

Sports in Tullamarine

Australian Rules Football

Tullamarine has a football club called the Tullamarine Demons. They play in the Essendon District Football League. The club started in 1974. It was formed by combining two other clubs. In 1981, it changed its name to the Tullamarine Football Club. The club is located at the Leo Dineen Reserve.

The Hangar is the training ground for the Australian Football League team Essendon Football Club. They have been based here since 2013.

Cricket

The Tullamarine Cricket Club (TCC) started in 1968/69. It is located at the Spring Street Reserve. The club has over one hundred members, including players and social members. It is part of the North West Cricket Association.

Soccer

The Tullamarine Jets FC Soccer Club was formed in 2005. In 2008, they moved to their current home ground, Tullamarine Reserve. The club has about 100 members. It is the only club in the City of Hume with an open-age women's team. The club is part of Football Federation Victoria. In 2009, their First, Seconds, and Under 18's teams all finished as runners-up.

Tennis

The Tullamarine Tennis Club has about 200 members. It offers tennis for both social players and those who want to compete. Non-members are also welcome. Competitions include Pennant, Juniors, and Seniors. The club has six synthetic grass courts. It also has a clubroom with facilities and a barbecue area for events.

Horse Racing

A horse named Tullamarine raced in the 1988 Grand National in Aintree, England. It was given very long odds of 200 to 1. The horse fell at the very first fence.

Netball

Tullamarine also has a netball club, the Tullamarine Demons Netball Club.

Images for kids

  • Looking south bound down the Tullamarine Freeway at Airport West

    Tullamarine Freeway

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