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'''Coldstream''' is a town in [[Shire of Yarra Ranges]], [[Victoria ( | '''Coldstream''' is a town in the [[Shire of Yarra Ranges]], [[Victoria (state)| Victoria]], [[Australia]], located in [[Melbourne|Greater Melbourne]] beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary.<ref>{{Cite web | title = Urban Growth Boundary map | url = http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/melbourne2030online/content/popups/fig_ip02_01.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110405141728/http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/melbourne2030online/content/popups/fig_ip02_01.html | archive-date=2011-04-05}}</ref> Coldstream is located 36 km north-east from Melbourne's [[Melbourne city centre|central business district]]. Coldstream recorded a population of 2,199 at the [[2021 Australian census|2021 census]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Aerial panorama of Coldstream and the Great Dividing Range on the horizon. March 2023.jpg|thumb|Aerial panorama of Coldstream and the Great Dividing Range on the horizon. March 2023.]] | [[File:Aerial panorama of Coldstream and the Great Dividing Range on the horizon. March 2023.jpg|thumb|Aerial panorama of Coldstream and the Great Dividing Range on the horizon. March 2023.]] | ||
The township developed around the [[Coldstream railway station, Melbourne|railway station]] after the [[Healesville railway line|railway]] arrived in 1888 | The township developed around the [[Coldstream railway station, Melbourne|railway station]] after the [[Healesville railway line|railway]] arrived in 1888.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Coldstream | url = https://www.victorianplaces.com.au/coldstream | website = Victorian Places | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> The Post Office opening on 7 February 1889.<ref name = "a">{{Cite web| website = Phoenix Auctions History | title = Post Office List | url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Coldstream*| accessdate = 21 February 2021 }}</ref> Prior to that the locality was known as "The Lodge".{{Citation needed|date=June 2025}} | ||
In 1909, Dame [[Nellie Melba]] bought Coombe Cottage at Coldstream. The house is located at the junction of Maroondah Highway and Melba Highway (named in her honour). | In 1909, Dame [[Nellie Melba]] bought Coombe Cottage at Coldstream. The house is located at the junction of Maroondah Highway and Melba Highway (named in her honour). It became the home of Melba's granddaughter, Lady Pamela Vestey, until her death in 2011. It is now owned by the Vestey family. <ref>{{Cite web | url = https://vhd.heritagecouncil.vic.gov.au/places/2825 | title = Coombe Cottage | website = Victorian Heritate Database | date = 10 August 2023 | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> | ||
==Today== | ==Today== | ||
Coldstream has a local | Coldstream has a local primary school,<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.coldstreamps.vic.edu.au/ | title = Coldstream Primary School | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> [[community centre]],<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Explore-Yarra-Ranges/Halls-venues-for-hire/Coldstream-Community-Centre | title = Coldstream Community Centre | publisher = Yarra Ranges Shire Council | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> [[landfill]]<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Waste/Waste-transfer-stations-rubbish-tips/Coldstream-Transfer-Station | title = Coldstream transfer station | publisher = Yarra Ranges Shire Council | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> and several farms. | ||
[[Coldstream | It had a [[Coldstream railway station, Melbourne|railway station]] that closed to passengers in 1983, but was used for freight purposes up until 1992 when it closed after the buildings were destroyed by fire.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025}} | ||
Coldstream | The [[Bureau of Meteorology]] operates an automatic weather station at Coldstream Airfield.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV60901/IDV60901.94864.shtml | title = Latest Weather Observations for Coldstream}}</ref> | ||
A private automatic weather station is also maintained on Coldstream Estate.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/IVICTORI90 | title = Coldstream Estate - IVICTORI90}}</ref> | |||
===Commerce=== | |||
Coldstream is the site of a few commercial interests, including Coldstream Timber & Hardware, Coldstream Brewery and the Chandon Australia winery, sister to [[Domaine Chandon California]].<ref>{{Cite web |url = https://www.chandon.com.au/about/story |title = Chandon Australia - About - Story | access-date=7 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
===Airport=== | |||
[[Coldstream Airport]] is owned by the Doake family and has been in operation since the early 1960s. | |||
It is home to: | |||
* Coldstream Flying School, operated by Yarra Valley Flight Training <ref>{{Cite web | url = https://yvft.com.au/about/ | title = Yarra Valley Flight Training | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
* The Coldstream Flyers Club <ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.ycem.com.au/ | title = Coldstream Flyers Club | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
* Private aircraft | |||
===Fire brigade=== | |||
Coldstream has an active CFA (Country Fire Authority) volunteer fire brigade established after the serious fires of 1962. This was a name change from the Lilydale Rural Fire Brigade originally established in 1939 as the Lilydale Bushfire Brigade, changing its name in 1945 on the establishment of the CFA (Country Fire Authority).<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.coldstreamcfa.org.au/ | title = Coldstream Fire Brigade | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> | |||
==Population== | ==Population== | ||
In the 2016 Census, there were 2,164 people in Coldstream. 83.3% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.9%. 91.4% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 42.5%, Catholic 20.5% and Anglican 12.1%.<ref name="abs">{{Census 2016 AUS | id = SSC20609 | name = Coldstream (State Suburb) | | In the 2016 Census, there were 2,164 people in Coldstream. 83.3% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.9%. 91.4% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 42.5%, Catholic 20.5% and Anglican 12.1%.<ref name="abs">{{Census 2016 AUS | id = SSC20609 | name = Coldstream (State Suburb) | access-date = 20 August 2020 | quick = on}}</ref> | ||
==Climate== | ==Climate== | ||
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==Sport== | ==Sport== | ||
The town has an [[Australian Rules]] football team, | The town has an [[Australian Rules]] football team, the Coldstream Cougars, competing in the [[Eastern Football League (Australia)|Eastern Football League]].<ref name = "d">{{Cite web | title = Eastern Football Netball League | url = https://www.efnl.org.au/senior-clubs | access-date = 7 June 2025}}</ref> | ||
Coldstream also has | Coldstream also has a standalone betball club.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.coldstreamnetball.com.au/ | title = Coldstream Netball Club}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:55, 7 June 2025
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Coldstream is a town in the Shire of Yarra Ranges, Victoria, Australia, located in Greater Melbourne beyond the Melbourne metropolitan area Urban Growth Boundary.[1] Coldstream is located 36 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district. Coldstream recorded a population of 2,199 at the 2021 census.
History
The township developed around the railway station after the railway arrived in 1888.[2] The Post Office opening on 7 February 1889.[3] Prior to that the locality was known as "The Lodge".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 1909, Dame Nellie Melba bought Coombe Cottage at Coldstream. The house is located at the junction of Maroondah Highway and Melba Highway (named in her honour). It became the home of Melba's granddaughter, Lady Pamela Vestey, until her death in 2011. It is now owned by the Vestey family. [4]
Today
Coldstream has a local primary school,[5] community centre,[6] landfill[7] and several farms.
It had a railway station that closed to passengers in 1983, but was used for freight purposes up until 1992 when it closed after the buildings were destroyed by fire.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
The Bureau of Meteorology operates an automatic weather station at Coldstream Airfield.[8] A private automatic weather station is also maintained on Coldstream Estate.[9]
Commerce
Coldstream is the site of a few commercial interests, including Coldstream Timber & Hardware, Coldstream Brewery and the Chandon Australia winery, sister to Domaine Chandon California.[10]
Airport
Coldstream Airport is owned by the Doake family and has been in operation since the early 1960s.
It is home to:
- Coldstream Flying School, operated by Yarra Valley Flight Training [11]
- The Coldstream Flyers Club [12]
- Private aircraft
Fire brigade
Coldstream has an active CFA (Country Fire Authority) volunteer fire brigade established after the serious fires of 1962. This was a name change from the Lilydale Rural Fire Brigade originally established in 1939 as the Lilydale Bushfire Brigade, changing its name in 1945 on the establishment of the CFA (Country Fire Authority).[13]
Population
In the 2016 Census, there were 2,164 people in Coldstream. 83.3% of people were born in Australia. The next most common country of birth was England at 4.9%. 91.4% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 42.5%, Catholic 20.5% and Anglican 12.1%.[14]
Climate
Coldstream has an oceanic climate that is transitional with the inland climates of southern Victoria, resulting in higher summer daytime temperatures than on the Victorian coastline. Averages even out due to lower overnight temperatures, where Coldstream can get close to freezing even in the midst of summer. Rainfall peaks in late winter and spring.
Sport
The town has an Australian Rules football team, the Coldstream Cougars, competing in the Eastern Football League.[15]
Coldstream also has a standalone betball club.[16]
See also
References
External links
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- Australian Places - Coldstream
- Yarra Valley Flight Training
- Coldstream Flyers Club
- ACMA
- Coldstream Group Page for Locals
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