Menzies Creek is a town in Victoria, Australia, 40 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shires of Cardinia and Yarra Ranges local government areas. Menzies Creek recorded a population of 966 at the 2021 census.

Menzies Creek railway station opened on 18 December 1900 with the opening of the Gembrook line. The station name was changed to Aura on 5 December 1904—while the Post Office remained Menzies Creek—but reverted to Menzies Creek on 4 July 1947.

The area is named after James Menzies, a gold digger in the 1860s, who worked the area for many years and is believed to be buried locally.

Schools

Menzies Creek Primary School is a small school with a distinctive community focus.

Reserves

Menzies Creek Reserve, with two soccer pitches in winter (Monbulk Rangers Soccer Club) and a cricket oval in summer. The 1st Selby Scout Troop has its headquarters here.

See also

  • Shire of Sherbrooke – Menzies Creek was previously within this former local government area.
  • Menzies Creek railway station

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