Tylden, Victoria
Tylden is a small country town in central Victoria, Australia in the Shire of Macedon Ranges local government area, 83 kilometres (52 mi) north-west of the state capital, Melbourne. At the 2016 census, Tylden has a population of 535.
| Tylden Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Entering Tylden | |
  Tylden | |
| Coordinates | 37°20′0″S 144°25′0″E |
| Population | 535 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3444 |
| Elevation | 588 m (1,929 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Macedon Ranges |
| State electorate(s) | Macedon |
| Federal Division(s) | Bendigo, Ballarat |
History
Tylden Post Office opened on 7 January 1860.[2]
Notable RAAF pilot Joe Hewitt was born here.
Today
Tylden is home to the large Woodside Park Stud thoroughbred racehorse pre-training facility established at a cost of A$20m. The training facility was strongly opposed by residents over many years of public matters. In recent years it has been taken over by Mark Rowsthorn and is focusing on the breeding of thoroughbreds rather than a racing stable. Wadham Park is now known as Woodside Park Stud.[3]
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Tylden (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 11 April 2008.
- Howell, Stephen (25 October 2006). "One Swallow can make Wadham Park's spring". The Age. Retrieved 21 July 2007.
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