| Kennington Bendigo, Victoria | |
|---|---|
 Kennington Reservoir | |
  Kennington | |
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| Coordinates | 36°47′S 144°18′E / 36.783°S 144.300°E |
| Population | 5,649 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 3550 |
| Location | 3 km (2 mi) from Bendigo |
| LGA(s) | City of Greater Bendigo |
| State electorate(s) | Bendigo East |
| Federal division(s) | Bendigo |
Kennington is a suburb of Bendigo, a city in Victoria, Australia. The suburb is located 3 kilometres (2 mi) south-east of the Bendigo city centre and at the 2016 census had a population of 5,649.[1] The suburb is home to the Kennington Reservoir.[2]
History[edit]
Kennington is known for the orphanage called the Convent Of The Good Shepard, Bendigo opened in 1905 next door to a Primary School first principal in 1901. The Post Office opened on 1 May 1913 and closed in 1972.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "2016 Census QuickStats Kennington". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Kennington Reservoir, Bendigo". Department of Primary Industries(Victoria). Retrieved 22 June 2008.
- ^ Phoenix Auctions History. "Post Office List". Retrieved 3 March 2021.