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Reservoir (Cheddar)

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The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Reservoir (Cheddar) is 14,961, with a population density of 3,282 persons per square km.

Location and boundaries

Reservoir (Cheddar) is bounded by Keon Parade, Tunaley Parade and the City of Whittlesea in the north, Darebin Creek, Dunne Street and Boldrewood Parade in the east, Dunolly Crescent, Strathmerton Street, Fordham Road and Cuthbert Road in the south, and High Street in the west.

Name origin

Reservoir is named after the water reservoirs built in the suburb in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

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Reservoir (Cheddar)

Settlement history

Settlement of the area dates from the mid 1800s, although population was minimal until the 1880s. Growth took place during the late 1800s, aided by the opening of the railway line. Significant development did not occur until the post-war years. The population has increased marginally since the mid 1990s, a result of some new dwellings being added to the area.

Land use

Reservoir (Cheddar) is an established residential area.

Major features

  • Major features of the area include Atkinson Reserve,
  • Darebin Creek Reserve,
  • I.W. Dole Reserve,
  • J.C. Donath Reserve and several schools.

Included areas

  • Reservoir (Cheddar) encompasses the north-eastern part of the suburb of Reservoir.
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