The City of Moonee Valley is a

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located within the metropolitan area of

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, Australia, on Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Country. It comprises the inner north-western suburbs between 3 and 13 kilometres from the

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. In 2023, the City of Moonee Valley Estimated Resident Population was 126,486, with a population density of 2,935 persons per square km, based on the 2023 Census.

History

Moonee Valley was formed in December 1994 after the merger of the

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and eastern parts of the

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. The original council logo from 1994 was replaced in February 2010. Exchange prefixes in the city are 937x, 837x, 933x or 833x (the latter left over from the old

Features

The Moonee Valley is a culturally diverse region with a substantial residential population and various commercial set-ups and industries. It comprises the

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and has several shopping precincts, restaurants, parks and offices. It is well connected and easily accessible through trams and the Craigieburn train line. It is also a thriving business centre, with close to 10,000 businesses operating in the region.

Council

Wards

Prior to the 2024 Council Elections, The City of Moonee Valley had three wards: Buckley, Myrnong and Rose Hill. Buckley Ward comprises Essendon Fields, Essendon North, Strathmore, Aberfeldie, most of Essendon and Strathmore Heights, and parts of Moonee Ponds and Essendon West. Myrnong Ward comprises Ascot Vale, Flemington, Travancore, most of Moonee Ponds and part of Essendon. Rose Hill Ward comprises Avondale Heights, Keilor East, Airport West, Niddrie, most of Essendon West and part of Strathmore Heights. At the 2024 Council Elections, nine wards were established with each ward electing once councillor each. The following wards were established; * Airport Ward * Buckley Ward * Canning Ward * Fairbairn Ward * Milleara Ward * Myrnong Ward * Queens Park Ward * Steele Creek Ward * Woodlands Ward

Current composition

Councillors are elected from nine single member wards. The current council was elected in October 2024, its composition is:

Mayors

The current mayor is Ava Adams and the Deputy Mayor is Fran Cosgriff. They were elected by council in October 2024 and will serve the 2024–25 year.

Past councillors

2008−2024 (three wards)

Buckley Ward

Myrnong Ward

Rose Hill Ward

Libraries

The City of Moonee Valley has five libraries: * Ascot Vale Library * Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre * Flemington Library * Niddrie Library * Sam Merrifield Library (Moonee Ponds) The libraries offer uncommon services such as a seed library, where customers can take home seeds to grow plants or flowers. In 2024, Moonee Valley Libraries removed overdue fines for late return of items. The change was made to remove a potential barrier of people using the library services.

Townships and localities

At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 121,851 up from 116,671 at the 2016 census. ^ - ''Territory divided with another

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References

External links

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Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Moonee Valley Local government areas in Melbourne 1994 establishments in Australia Populated places established in 1994