Gembrook
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A westbound view of Gembrook's Main street, where most of Gembrook's commercial and residential districts are located near. | |||||||||||||
Interactive map of Gembrook | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Victoria | ||||||||||||
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| Established | 1873 | ||||||||||||
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• Total | 202 km2 (78 sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Elevation | 259 m (850 ft) | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 2,559 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||
| • Density | 12.67/km2 (32.81/sq mi) | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 3783 | ||||||||||||
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Gembrook is a town in Victoria, Australia, situated 65 kilometres (40 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. At the 2021 census, Gembrook recorded a population of 2,559.
Nestled on the edge of the Dandenong Ranges, Gembrook is a popular day-trip and weekend destination for Melburnians, offering a scenic retreat less than 1.5 hours’ drive from the city.