Reservoir Activity Area
About the profile areas
The 2023 Estimated Resident Population for Reservoir Activity Area is 3,823, with a population density of 3,288 persons per square km.
Location and boundaries
Reservoir Activity Area is bounded by a line running between Leamington Street and Edwardes Street, Byfield Street, Kenilworth Street, Leamington Street, High Street, Kenilworth Street, Cheddar Road, Cuthbert Road, Whitelaw Street, Cuthbert Road, Fordham Road and Strathmerton Street in the north, Boldrewood Parade in the east, Yarra Avenue, O’Dowd Street, Howard Street, High Street, the water reservoir, the railway line and Henty Street in the south, and Spratling Street and Griffiths Street in the west.
Important
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Population3,823 2023 ABS ERP |
Land area1.16 square km |
Population density3,288 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 the opening of the railway line. Significant development did not occur until the post-war years, with rapid growth during the 1950s and 1960s. The population increased from the mid 1990s, a result of new dwellings being added to the area, particularly medium density housing.
Land use
Reservoir Activity Area encompasses significant commercial areas and surrounding residential areas.
Major features
- Major features of the area include Broadway Shopping Centre,
- Reservoir Village Shopping Centre,
- Reservoir Private Hospital,
- Reservoir Leisure Centre,
- Reservoir Civic Centre,
- T. W. Andrews Reserve,
- St Gabriel’s Parish Primary School and Reservoir railway station.
Included areas
- Reservoir Activity Area encompasses the central parts of the suburb of Reservoir.