Tremont is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 31 km east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Tremont recorded a population of 69 at the 2021 census.[1]

Tremont
MelbourneVictoria
Tremont is located in Melbourne
Tremont
Tremont
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Coordinates37°52′48″S 145°19′26″E / 37.880°S 145.324°E / -37.880; 145.324
Population69 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density13.8/km2 (36/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3785
Elevation491 m (1,611 ft)
Area5 km2 (1.9 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s)Monbulk
Federal division(s)Casey
Suburbs around Tremont:
Boronia The Basin Sassafras
Ferntree Gully Tremont Ferny Creek
Upper Ferntree Gully Upper Ferntree Gully Upwey

Almost the entire suburban area is within the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

The Post Office opened on 16 July 1913, was known as Dunstan's until 1919, and closed in 1977.[2]

Tremont was affected by the Dandenong Ranges fire of 22 January 1997.

References edit

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Tremont (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 July 2022.  
  2. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 24 March 2021