Reservoir (Merrilands)
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Reservoir (Merrilands) is 9,726, with a population density of 2,171 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Reservoir (Merrilands) is bounded by Mahoneys Road in the north, High Street in the east, Broadhurst Avenue in the south, and Merri Creek in the west.
Name origin
Reservoir is named after the water reservoirs built in the suburb in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Important
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Population9,726 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area4.48 square km |
Population density2,171 persons per square km |
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 and early 1900s, aided by improved access. Significant development occurred during the 1950s and 1960s. The population declined slightly from the early 1990s, a result of a decline in the average number of persons living in each dwelling.
Land use
Reservoir (Merrilands) is an established residential area.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Merrilands Community Centre,
- B.T. Connor Reserve,
- Central Creek Grasslands,
- L.E. Cotchin Reserve and several schools.
Included areas
- Reservoir (Merrilands) encompasses the north-western part of the suburb of Reservoir.