Rippleside, Victoria

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Rippleside Geelong, Victoria
Population:	353 (2006)[1]
Postcode:	3215
Property Value:	AUD $225,000 (2005)
LGA:	City of Greater Geelong
Suburbs around Rippleside: Drumcondra North Geelong Rippleside West Geelong Geelong

Rippleside is a suburb of Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The suburb overlooks Corio Bay.

[edit] History

Geelong's early settlers targeted the area which is now Rippleside because of its convenience close to the Melbourne-Geelong Road which runs vertically to Rippleside Park. By 1854 after Geelong settlers choose their lands, The Rippleside Hotel and local General Store were opened. In 1857 the Melbourne-Geelong railway was opened, and the North Geelong railway station was opened and began operating soon after.

[edit] Rippleside Park

Rippleside Park is located in the suburb of Rippleside; Rippleside adjoins Drumcondra, 2.5km north of Geelong city on Corio Bay. The locality is part of North Geelong and covers the suburban area bounded by Corio Bay, Victoria Street, Melbourne Road and Rippleside Park.

Rippleside Park is a much sought-after location in Geelong; many of the properties located in the area represent the Victorian history that the area has experienced throughout its life. Rippleside Park is used for many events that happen throughout Geelong. The City Council is responsible for the appearance of the Park.

Rippleside Park over-looks Corio Bay and houses in the area are quickly sold, some of Geelong's most expensive homes are located in Balmoral Crescent, witch is located on the cliff over-looking Corio Bay in the suburb of Rippleside. The location of the area is extremely convenient to the residents; it is within 2km to the North Geelong Railway Station and is within walking distance to the Geelong City.

[edit] References

• Geelong Australia - Rippleside

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Coordinates: 38.128° S 144.354° E