Kooyong, Victoria


Kooyong is known to be the most exclusive suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Kooyong is also the second most expensive suburb of Melbourne. Kooyong is 7 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Stonnington local government area. Kooyong recorded a population of 817 at the 2016 Census. Kooyong has a median house price of $3.585 million dollars.
Kooyong takes its name from Kooyong Koot Creek, which was the original name given to Gardiners Creek by the government surveyor, Robert Hoddle, in 1837. It is thought that the name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning camp or resting place, or haunt of the wild fowl. It is best known for being the site of Kooyong Stadium.

History

Kooyong Post Office opened on 18 March 1912.

Population

In the 2016 Census, there were 817 people in Kooyong. 72.2% of people were born in Australia and 80.5% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 29.7%, Catholic 23.1% and Anglican 16.9%.

Transport

The suburb is serviced by the Kooyong railway station, as well as tram route 16.

Sport

are located in Kooyong and play their home games at Sir Zelman Cowen Park.
Malvern Braves Baseball Club are also located at Sir Zelma Cowen Park.