Stony Creek, Victoria
| Stony Creek Victoria | |
|---|---|
  Stony Creek | |
| Coordinates | 38°35′S 146°09′E / 38.583°S 146.150°ECoordinates: 38°35′S 146°09′E / 38.583°S 146.150°E |
| Population | 281 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3957 |
| LGA(s) | South Gippsland Shire |
| State electorate(s) | Gippsland South |
| Federal division(s) | Monash |
Stony Creek is a small township in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, located roughly between Meeniyan and Foster. At the 2016 census, it had a population of 281.[1]
History[]
The post office opened on 23 May 1892 after a settlement was established on the arrival of the railway.[2]
The town today[]
Stony Creek has a horse racing club, the Stony Creek Racing Club, which schedules around seven race meetings a year including the Stony Creek Cup meeting in March.[3]
It also has a go-kart circuit located next to the race track on the highway.
The town has an Australian Rules football team, the Stony Creek Football Netball Club, nicknamed "The Lions", competing in the Alberton Football League. The club colours are maroon and white. The club's last senior premiership came in 2009 when Stony Creek defeated Wonthaggi Power in the seniors.[4]
See also[]
Stony Creek railway station, Victoria
References[]
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Stony Creek (South Gippsland - Vic.)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 17 February 2021
- ^ Stony Creek Racing Club, retrieved 2 September 2010
- ^ Full Points Footy, Stony Creek, retrieved 25 July 2008
External links[]
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