26-627: John Cain Memorial Park , is an Australian association football ground in Thornbury , a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria . The ground is named after John Cain 'Senior' (1882–1957) former Victorian Premier and father of John Cain former Premier of Victoria 1982–90. It serves as the home ground of Northcote City FC , who currently play in National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 . The ground has an estimated total capacity of 5,000, featuring
52-485: A Gross Regional Product of A$ 5.23 billion in 2012, a 0.3% increase on the previous year. Since 2001, approximately A$ 1 billion of extra GRP has been created in the region. The biggest exports in Darebin are: Since 2006, gentrification in the Darebin area has seen average incomes and property values increase significantly in the region, particularly in the suburbs of Northcote , Fairfield , Alphington and Thornbury . As
78-522: A stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Thornbury, Victoria Thornbury ( / ˈ θ ɔːr n b ər i / ) is an inner-city suburb in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia , 7 km (4.3 mi) north-east of Melbourne's Central Business District , located within the City of Darebin local government area . Thornbury recorded a population of 19,005 at the 2021 census . Thornbury
104-460: A 6% increase in residents with degrees in the last 7 years. Furthermore, the largest increase in residents in Darebin came from those earning in the top 25%, with a 3.4% increase in these households since 2006. Darebin has a diverse multicultural population, with 33.7% of residents being born overseas. The most common countries of birth are: 26% of Darebin residents also arrived in Australia within
130-646: A few metal recycling centres and factories. The Merri Creek Trail and Darebin Creek Trail run on the west and east boundaries of Thornbury respectively, and are popular shared-use recreational paths used by cyclists and walkers. Thornbury is served by one railway station: Thornbury , on the Mernda line . Two tram routes service Thornbury, both operated by Yarra Trams : Seven bus routes service Thornbury: The Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC)
156-592: A grandstand with undercover seating for 1,000 spectators, with a grass hill surrounds the rest of the pitch. The ground is adjacent to the Darebin International Sports Centre , which incorporates the State Football Centre. This article about a sports venue in Australia is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article about a building or structure in Victoria (state) is
182-399: A result, there has been a dramatic change in the economy of Darebin and the types of businesses that operate. For example, since 2006, there has been increases in the total exports of the following industry sectors: Darebin also experienced growth thanks to the mining boom, with a 57% increase in mining-relating exports from 2006 to 2012, despite there being no mines in the municipality. Of
208-661: Is also home to Flinders Park and the Holy Trinity Cricket Club (HTCC). ^ = territory divided with another LGA City of Darebin The City of Darebin is a local government area in Victoria, Australia, in the northern suburbs of Melbourne . It has an area of 54 square kilometres (20.8 sq mi) and in June 2018 Darebin had a population of 161,609. Municipal offices are located at 350 High Street, Preston. Darebin
234-541: Is bordered by the Merri Creek to the west, and the Darebin Creek to the east. The heart of Thornbury is known as Thornbury Village, and is located at the centre of Thornbury, at the intersection of High Street and Normanby Avenue/Clarendon Street. Thornbury is shaped as a thin strip of land sandwiched between Northcote and Preston . Its east–west distance is four times its north–south distance. For 111 years, Thornbury
260-473: Is contemporary, experimental and culturally diverse. Writers, musicians and visual artists flock to the locality for performance, collaboration and acceptance. Notable contributors to the Darebin arts community are locals, Rose Turtle Ertler, Sundown and/or Last Stand, The Contrast, The Melbourne Ukulele Kollective , DIY art shows and house gigs collective, Loveanarchistpress Publishing, Performing Older Women's Circus (POW Circus) and TRAX Arts. Darebin celebrates
286-467: Is derived from the name of a property of early settler, Jobbo Smith, with the name dating to 1850. Smith named his property after a farm near his English birthplace. High Street had a cable tram by 1890. This ran the length of High Street from Northcote to Preston. By 1901, a railway line to its west connected to the central city line . A cable tram engine house was built, with the building still existing on 628 High Street Thornbury. It contained both
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#1732855503732312-835: Is located in the John Cain Memorial Park , near the Darebin Creek in Thornbury. The Darebin International Sports Centre is the home of Football Federation Victoria , the State Football Centre (soccer), the State Lawn Bowls Centre and the State Cycling Centre, a velodrome with a 250m indoor timber cycling track. The Northcote Public Golf Course, run by the Northcote Golf Club, is located near the Merri Creek. It
338-470: The 2020 election , Darebin was divided into nine single-member wards, each elected through preferential voting. Prior to this, councillors were elected from three multi-member wards. The Labor Party did not officially endorse candidates in Darebin. However, ten party members contested as part of the " Labor Members for Darebin " group (including one who was later disendorsed) and a further four contested as Independent Labor candidates, without support from
364-788: The Thornbury Park Estate Precinct , consists of a mix of housing built in the Victorian era, late Federation and the interwar period. After a backlash from residents about the proposed demolition of a 1920s Church Manse on Comas Grove in particular, the local council established a temporary heritage overlay, protecting the buildings. Old buildings, some 100 years old, were regularly being demolished and replaced with newer buildings, and in some cases, apartments. The Thornbury Park Estate Precinct - Proposed Heritage Overlay established temporary protection, initiated in April 2022, and saved houses in
390-612: The 11,575 registered businesses in Darebin, the most common industry sectors are: As of 2012, Darebin has 144,086 residents living in its boundaries which include 5,344 hectares or 53 km . This gives the area of Darebin a population density of 26.96 persons per hectare. Darebin residents have a median age of 36 and earn on average $ 1,178 per week. According to the 2011 Australian Bureau of Statistics census, in Darebin: The most common occupations in Darebin are: With gentrification , more educated and affluent residents are moving to
416-678: The City of Darebin followed the City of Yarra Council in deciding not to celebrate Australia Day events. This was criticised by conservative commentators, with the Federal government subsequently removing the council's powers to hold citizenship ceremonies. In the lead-up to the Australian Marriage Law Postal Survey the council announced it will allow pro same-sex marriage campaigners to use its facilities and services (for free) and deny this access to those of an alternate view. This
442-453: The Darebin area, particularly in the suburbs of Northcote and Fairfield. This has seen a marked change in the occupations of residents in Darebin since 2006. There has been a decline in the number of residents employed in manual labour sectors and an increase in the number of residents employed in managerial, professional and community service sectors. This is also related to the number of residents living in Darebin with tertiary education, with
468-557: The area from demolition The main commercial area in Thornbury is the High Street shopping strip, centred on Thornbury Village. Smaller shopping precincts are to be found on sections of St Georges Road , Wales Street and Station Street. The Northcote Pottery , founded in 1897 at Clyde Street, was closed in 2007. Thornbury has a long line of industry near Dundas Street (the border between Thornbury and Preston) and Station Street. It consists mainly of warehouses and scrap metal yards, with
494-656: The artistry and diversity of the community with regular festivals and events such as the Darebin Music Feast and the High Vibes festival. The city also funds community music, such as the Preston Symphony Orchestra and public artwork, such as the Fairfield Industrial Dog Object . The Preston Market is a central feature of Darebin and attracts people from all around the area. In August 2017
520-529: The engine house and the car shed. St Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1916. Thornbury's geology mainly consists of Silurian sedimentary rocks of the Melbourne Formation (formerly Dargile). River sediments overlay parts of the folded Silurian rocks, especially near Merri Creek and Darebin Creek that represent the western and eastern borders of the suburb respectively. An area of Thornbury, referred to as
546-444: The group or an official party endorsement. At the 2021 census, the city had a population of 148,570 up from 146,719 at the 2016 census. ^ - Territory divided with another LGA The 2012 Business Register states that Darebin currently has 11,575 businesses operating within the region. These businesses create 55,278 jobs for locals and residents of Melbourne, and the Darebin area itself has 74,291 employed residents. Darebin had
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#1732855503732572-587: The last 5 years. Darebin as a region is home to many environmentalists , and this, along with Darebin's proximity to the Melbourne CBD, is reflected in the transportation methods used by Darebin residents compared to Melbourne as a whole. Most residents still drive to work, with 50.1% of residents driving alone to work, however this is 10% lower than the Greater Melbourne average. Furthermore, 14.2% of Darebin residents travel to work by bus, compared to 11.9% in
598-421: The rest of Melbourne. Darebin residents also walk to work, cycle to work or catch other modes of public transport more often than the rest of Melbourne. Since 2006, the largest single increase in transportation use has been in train travel, with 2,423 more residents catching the train, compared to 2,416 new vehicle drivers. This is the largest increase in Victoria. Darebin City has an active artist community which
624-563: Was criticised by conservative commentators but welcomed by community members. The council subsequently reversed its plans to oppose those campaigning for the 'no' vote. In September 2021, it was widely reported in the Australian media that the Darebin City Council had banned men from applying for a new position despite being an "equal opportunity employer". During the 2022 Victorian state election Labor took what they described as
650-715: Was part of the former City of Northcote local government area, which existed from 1883 until June 1994. As such, Thornbury is universally understood to be a demographic and commercial satellite of Northcote, along with Westgarth , although the latter does not have its own postcode. In the 2021 census, the most common ancestries were English 29.7%, Australian 24.8%, Irish 14.1%, Italian 12.6% and Greek 10.9%%. 70.5% of people were born in Australia with other common countries of birth being Greece 4.2%, England 2.9%, Italy 2.9%, and New Zealand 2.2%. Most common languages, other than English spoken at home are Greek 8.0%, Italian 4.2%, Arabic 1.7%, Mandarin 1.1% and Vietnamese 1.0%. The area's name
676-554: Was rated 386th of 590 Australian Local Government Areas in the BankWest Quality of Life Index 2008. The City of Darebin was formed in 1994 with the merger of most of the former Cities of Northcote and Preston , with the transfer of the portion of the City of Northcote of Heidelberg Road to the City of Yarra and minor adjustments with the former Cities of Coburg , Heidelberg and the Shire of Diamond Valley . Coming into effect at
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