Clarkefield (/ˈklɑːrkfiːld/) is a town in Victoria, Australia, 41 kilometres (25 mi) north-west of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Hume[2] and the Shire of Macedon Ranges local government areas. Clarkefield recorded a population of 303 at the 2021 census.[1]
Clarkefield was occupied as pastoral run, and it was named after the pastoralist, Sir William Clarke. The Clarkefield hotel and stables were established in 1857 and are now listed as heritage properties. The first school opened here in 1890.[3]
The Post Office opened on 1 January 1862 and was known as Lancefield Road until 1881, Lancefield Junction until 1926 and closed in 1982.[4]
See also
- Shire of Bulla – Parts of Clarkefield were previously within this former local government area.
- Shire of Romsey – Parts of Clarkefield were previously within this former local government area.
- Clarkefield railway station, Victoria
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Clarkefield (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Postcodes within Hume City Council". Hume City Council. Archived from the original on 17 November 2007. Retrieved 13 January 2008.
- ^ "Clarkefield and Monegeeta". Victorian Places.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.
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