Iona, Victoria
| Iona Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Iona | |
| Coordinates | 38°09′S 145°41′E / 38.150°S 145.683°ECoordinates: 38°09′S 145°41′E / 38.150°S 145.683°E |
| Population | 228 (2016)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3815 |
| Location | 73 km (45 mi) from Melbourne |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Cardinia |
| State electorate(s) | Narracan |
| Federal division(s) | Flinders |
Iona is a bounded rural locality in Victoria, Australia, 73 kilometres (45 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Iona recorded a population of 228 at the 2016 Census.
History[]
Bunyip South Post Office opened on 26 August 1898, was renamed Iona in 1905 and closed in 1977.[2] St Josephs Catholic Church at Iona was opened on 16 December 1900 by the Reverend Father Gleeson.[3] The original building was replaced in 1940 by the existing brick building.[4] St Josephs Catholic School opened on 11 April 1915.[4]
See also[]
- Shire of Pakenham — Iona was previously within this former local government area.
References[]
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Iona (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 April 2021
- ^ "Bunyip: Roman Catholic Church".
- ^ a b Smith, Damian (2005). 100 years of a Catholic Faith Community: St Joseph's Iona 1905-2005. St Joseph's Iona.
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