Chum Creek, Victoria

Chum Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, 50 km north-east from Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Yarra Ranges local government area. Chum Creek recorded a population of 981 at the 2021 census.^[1]

Chum Creek Victoria
Chum Creek General Store
Chum Creek
Coordinates	37.606°S 145.488°E / -37.606; 145.488
Population	981 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	3777
Location	65 km (40 mi) from Melbourne 5 km (3 mi) from Healesville
LGA(s)	Shire of Yarra Ranges
State electorate(s)	Eildon
Federal division(s)	McEwen
Localities around Chum Creek: Toolangi Toolangi Toolangi Dixons Creek Chum Creek Healesville Dixons Creek Healesville Healesville

History

In the mid-1850s traces of gold were found in the creek.^[2] In 1891 a sawmill was established and tree cutting gave way to clearing and farming selections.^[2] In 1892 the area was surveyed for selections.^[2] In 1897 the school was opened and there was an early Methodist church.^[2] In the 1930s Lake Yambunga was excavated for swimming and camping.^[2] In 1937 a new Presbyterian church was built.^[2]

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 983 people in Chum Creek. 79.9% of people were born in Australia and 90.4% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 46.2%, Catholic 13.7% and Anglican 11.8%.^[3]

Schools

Government

• Chum Creek Primary School is a small, rural, State-run P-6 school. Since 1897 the school has served the Chum Creek, Toolangi and Healesville West communities. The school is known for a low-key and friendly approach to education as well as a focus on environmental education and sustainable living.

Private

• Wesley College - Chum Creek outdoor education campus (established 1952).^[4]

Local Store

• The Chum Creek General Store opened in 1953, closed in 2014. Currently a private residence.

Gallery

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  Chum Creek Sawmill
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  Healesville West Fire Station
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  Yumbunga Lake