Manifold Heights is a residential suburb of

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. At the , Manifold Heights had a population of 2,649. It was named after Manifolds’ vineyards, that existed between Minerva Road and Shannon Avenue, immediately east of the

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. The vineyards were owned by the prominent Western District pastoralists, John and

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. The Post Office opened on 25 March 1929, but has always been known as Manifold. Holy Spirit Church, located in Bostock Avenue, is listed on the

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