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'''Narre Warren South''' is a suburb in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], |
'''Narre Warren South''' is a suburb in [[Melbourne]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]], 40 km south-east of Melbourne's [[Melbourne city centre|central business district]]. Its [[Local government areas of Victoria|local government area]] is the [[City of Casey]]. At the [[Census in Australia#2011|2011 Census]], Narre Warren South had a population of 28,594.<ref>{{cite web|title=2011 Census QuickStats: Narre Warren South|url=http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2011/quickstat/SSC20988?opendocument&navpos=220|publisher=Australia Bureau of Statistics|accessdate=17 December 2012}}</ref> |
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As of April 2005, the area is one of the fastest growing areas within the state of Victoria.<ref>[http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/about/ About Casey | City of Casey - www.casey.vic.gov.au<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
As of April 2005, the area is one of the fastest growing areas within the state of Victoria.<ref>[http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/about/ About Casey | City of Casey - www.casey.vic.gov.au<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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==Retail== |
==Retail== |
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Narre Warren South has two shopping centres. |
Narre Warren South has two shopping centres. Casey Central Shopping Centre, located on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, is anchored by a [[Coles Supermarkets|Coles Supermarket]], and features some specialty stores. Amberley Park Shopping Centre on Ormond Road is a smaller centre containing a [[Foodworks (Australia)|Foodworks]] Supermarket and a few specialty stores, located next door to [[Narre Warren South College|Narre Warren South P-12 College]]. |
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Also close by in adjoining suburbs are Eden Rise Shopping Centre on the corner of Clyde Road and Greaves Road in Berwick, and [[Westfield Fountain Gate]] in Narre Warren. |
Also close by in adjoining suburbs are Eden Rise Shopping Centre on the corner of Clyde Road and Greaves Road in Berwick, and [[Westfield Fountain Gate]] in Narre Warren. |
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Due to substantial residential growth in the area, the Spring Hill shopping complex was constructed. It features a Coles Supermarket, and several businesses including a bakery, pizza restaurant and gym. |
Due to substantial residential growth in the area, the Spring Hill shopping complex was constructed. It features a Coles Supermarket, and several businesses including a bakery, pizza restaurant and gym. |
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It has also been revealed that the Casey Central Town Centre, a major activity centre to be completed, will be considered. A number of civic, retail, education, commercial and hospitality outlets will be made available in this integral part of the suburb. The centre will be located adjacent to the current |
It has also been revealed that the Casey Central Town Centre, a major activity centre to be completed, will be considered. A number of civic, retail, education, commercial and hospitality outlets will be made available in this integral part of the suburb. The centre will be located adjacent to the current Casey Central Shopping Centre, and will include a discount department store, supermarket and various retails. The street and landscaping of the centre has been designed to suit all needs and uses. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| Population | 28,594 (2011 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 2,150/km2 (5,568/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 3805 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 13.3 km2 (5.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Casey | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Narre Warren South | ||||||||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Holt | ||||||||||||||
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Narre Warren South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 40 km south-east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Casey. At the 2011 Census, Narre Warren South had a population of 28,594.[2]
As of April 2005, the area is one of the fastest growing areas within the state of Victoria.[3]
History
Since the mid-1990s, Narre Warren South has become a booming suburb, which once was a rural area. In the last 10 years many subdivisions have been developed, including Berwick Springs estate, which was launched in 1999, and Cypress Hill estate/Hillsmeade which was launched around the same time.
There are now other estates in the area, such as Golden Grove estate, Camden Greens Estate, Berwick Springs and Silverleaf.
Education
Narre Warren South is home to Narre Warren South P-12 College, a public school catering for students from Prep to Year 12. The college has one of the largest student enrolments in Victoria, with nearly 2000 students and more than 150 staff members. Narre Warren South is also serviced by Hillsmeade Primary School, a public primary school, and Trinity Catholic Primary School, a co-educational Catholic primary school.
As of November 2010, ICA Casey, a private school in Narre Warren South, was placed in voluntary administration.[4]
The campus of the former ICA Casey is now occupied by Waverley Christian College.
Retail
Narre Warren South has two shopping centres. Casey Central Shopping Centre, located on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road, is anchored by a Coles Supermarket, and features some specialty stores. Amberley Park Shopping Centre on Ormond Road is a smaller centre containing a Foodworks Supermarket and a few specialty stores, located next door to Narre Warren South P-12 College.
Also close by in adjoining suburbs are Eden Rise Shopping Centre on the corner of Clyde Road and Greaves Road in Berwick, and Westfield Fountain Gate in Narre Warren.
Due to substantial residential growth in the area, the Spring Hill shopping complex was constructed. It features a Coles Supermarket, and several businesses including a bakery, pizza restaurant and gym.
It has also been revealed that the Casey Central Town Centre, a major activity centre to be completed, will be considered. A number of civic, retail, education, commercial and hospitality outlets will be made available in this integral part of the suburb. The centre will be located adjacent to the current Casey Central Shopping Centre, and will include a discount department store, supermarket and various retails. The street and landscaping of the centre has been designed to suit all needs and uses.
See also
References
- ^ "2011 Census QuickStats: Narre Warren South". Australia Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ^ "2011 Census QuickStats: Narre Warren South". Australia Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
- ^ About Casey | City of Casey - www.casey.vic.gov.au
- ^ Money problems leave schools in limbo. Retrieved 20 December 2010