Everything about Sandringham Victoria totally explained
Sandringham is a suburb in
Melbourne,
Victoria,
Australia. Its
Local Government Area is the
City of Bayside. At the
2006 census, Sandringham had a population of 8693.
Sandringham is one of Melbourne's more prestigious bayside suburbs. Located beside
Port Phillip Bay at the end of the
Sandringham Railway Line, Sandringham is a popular location for beachgoers and has a quaint village atmosphere with a number of cafes and gourmet food and drink outlets. There is a popular coast walk that's attractive to residents and visitors alike. The Sandringham Yacht Club is host to a number of Sydney Hobart yacht race winners.
Sandringham is home to a number of notable Victorian identities, ranging from football players to those who have held posts of high public prominence. Property ranges from grand Beach Road residences to the equally prestigious properties found in the many tree lined streets making Sandringham one of Melbourne's most expensive suburbs.
The suburb once had a large coffee palace overlooking the beach, the Sandringham Hotel, which was re-developed in the 1960s. The main streets are still home to some remaining elegant old buildings, including the old
railway station.
Sandringham is home to Sandringham Primary School, opened in 1855, and one of the oldest schools in Victoria, if not the country.
Sports
The suburb is home to the
Sandringham Football Club, known as the 'Zebras', currently one of the more successful clubs in the
Victorian Football League. Celebrity
Rex Hunt played for Sandringham in 1980 and 1981. Many players from the
Sandringham Football Club have gone on to play in the
AFL, these include,
Chris Judd,
Ted Richards and others. Sandrinham also holds an athletics track which hosts many school sports days and the 'Little aths' program, it's also next to Sandringham netball association.
Landmarks
Famous Former Residents
Bob Hawke - Former Prime Minister of Australia lived in Keats Street from 1958 to 1964 and Royal Avenue from 1964 until the early 1980s
Alan Marshall - Author of "I Can Jump Puddles" lived in Sandringham for a time. A bronze bust dedicated to him stands outside the Sandringham Library on Abbot Street.
Chris Judd - Famous West Coast Eagles premiership captain was born in Sandringham and played football for the Sandringham footy club as a junior.Further Information
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