Whittington, Victoria facts for kids
Quick facts for kids WhittingtonGeelong, Victoria |
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 Whittington
Location in City of Greater Geelong
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| Population | 3,990 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3219 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Geelong | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Geelong | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Corio | ||||||||||||||
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Whittington is a friendly suburb located in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. It's about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) southeast of Geelong's city center. Whittington is surrounded by roads like Boundary, Townsend, and Coppards. It's also bordered by the old Geelong to Queenscliff railway line, which is now a walking and cycling path called the Bellarine Rail Trail. In 2021, about 3,990 people lived here.
Many parts of Whittington are designed with special streets called cul-de-sacs. These are streets that have only one way in and out, like a dead end. This design helps keep traffic low. It also creates many small parks and green spaces for people to enjoy. Whittington has its own shopping center, a community center, sports fields, and the Whittington Primary School.
Whittington's Story
Whittington was once part of another area called Breakwater. The suburb got its name from an early land owner, James Whittington. This happened sometime in the 1920s. A Post Office with the name Whittington had already opened in 1914.
Famous Faces from Whittington
Some well-known people have connections to Whittington:
- Damien Birkinhead – An Olympic athlete who competes in shot put.
- Lee Troop – An Olympic athlete famous for running marathons.
- George Blagojevic – A basketball player in the NBL league.
Learning in Whittington
Whittington Primary School is a small school located right in Whittington, Victoria. It provides education for younger students in the area.
