Baxter is a surburb in the Shire of Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, located south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Baxter recorded a population of 2,166 at the 2021 census. The station was called Mornington Junction before being changed to Baxter. Its role as a junction ended in 1981 with the closure of the Mornington line.

The early township grew around the railway station, and a post office named Mornington Junction was opened on 1 December 1892, renamed Baxter in 1918.

Other historic cottages in the area include a primitive 1850s homestead called Eurutta (formerly Sage's Cottage), and a 1920s American-style residence called Mulberry Hill.

Baxter Primary School was established in 1890.

Sport

Baxter Soccer Club has been around for many years and compete in the Football Victoria leagues. Their home ground is located at Baxter Park.

Mornington Peninsula Pony Club provides dressage, show jumping and cross-country facilities for young equestrian enthusiasts. The club holds its rallies each month at Baxter Park and is affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Victoria.

Notable people

  • Blake Williams, Professional Freestyle Motocross Rider

See also

  • City of Cranbourne – Parts of Baxter were previously within this former local government area.
  • City of Frankston (former) – Parts of Baxter were previously within this former local government area.
  • Shire of Hastings – Parts of Baxter were previously within this former local government area.

References

Further reading

  • Brown-May, Andrew & Swain, Shurlee (2005) The Encyclopedia Of Melbourne. Cambridge University Press.
  • Our Peninsula's Past (Shire of Mornington Peninsula)