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{{Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
{{Use Australian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Infobox Australian place
| type = suburb
| name = Sebastopol
| name = Sebastopol
| city = [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]
| city = [[Ballarat, Victoria|Ballarat]]
| state = Vic
| state = vic
| image = SebastopolRoyalMailHotel.JPG
| image = SebastopolRoyalMailHotel.JPG
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| coordinates = {{coord|37|35|7|S|143|50|22|E|display=inline,title}}
| latd =37|latm =35|lats = 7
| local_map = yes
| longd =143 |longm =50|longs =22
| zoom = 11
| caption = Royal Mail Hotel
| caption = Royal Mail Hotel
| lga = City of Ballarat
| lga = City of Ballarat
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| pushpin_label_position = left
| pushpin_label_position = left
| postcode = 3356
| postcode = 3356
| pop = 8,045
| pop = 10,194
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
| pop_footnotes=<ref name="ABS" />
| pop_footnotes=<ref name="ABS" />
| area =
| area = 8.46
| est =
| est =
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Ballarat West|Ballarat West]]
| stategov = [[Electoral district of Wendouree|Wendouree]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Ballarat|Ballarat]]
| fedgov = [[Division of Ballarat|Ballarat]]
| near-nw = [[Redan, Victoria|Redan]]
| near-nw = [[Redan, Victoria|Redan]]
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| dist1 = 5 | location1 = [[Ballarat Central]]
| dist1 = 5 | location1 = [[Ballarat Central]]
}}
}}
'''Sebastopol''' is a southern suburb on the [[rural-urban fringe]] of [[Ballarat]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It is the second most populated area in urban Ballarat with a population of 8,045 at the 2006 [[Census in Australia|census]].<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2006 AUS|id=SSC23111|name=Sebastopol (State Suburb)|accessdate=2009-06-24|quick=on}}</ref>
'''Sebastopol''' is a southern suburb on the [[rural-urban fringe]] of [[Ballarat]], [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], [[Australia]]. It is the third most populated area in urban Ballarat with a population of 10,194 at the {{CensusAU|2021}}.<ref name="ABS">{{Census 2021 AUS|id=SAL22255|name=Sebastopol (State Suburb)|accessdate=3 November 2022|quick=on}}</ref>


It is named after [[Sevastopol]] in the [[Ukraine]], the site of an important battle during the [[Crimean War]].
It is named after [[Sevastopol]] in [[Crimea]], the site of an important battle during the [[Crimean War]].


Formerly a separate town, Sebastopol had municipal status between 1864 and 1994 after which the [[Borough of Sebastopol]] was merged into the [[City of Ballarat]].
Formerly a separate town, Sebastopol had municipal status between 1864 and 1994 after which the [[Borough of Sebastopol]] was merged into the [[City of Ballarat]].
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==History==
==History==
The first inhabitants of the area were the [[Wathaurong]] [[Indigenous Australian]] tribe.
The first inhabitants of the area were the [[Wathaurong]] [[Indigenous Australian]] tribe.


The first settler was Henry Anderson who had a property at Woolshed Creek. In 1838, Jock Winter, named the area "Bonshaw".<ref>http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/sebastopol/golden_c/tline.htm</ref> In 1855, it was renamed after [[Sevastopol]] in the [[Ukraine]].
The first settler was Henry Anderson who had a property at Winters Creek. In 1838, Jock Winter named the area "Bonshaw".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20071014224549/http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/sebastopol/golden_c/tline.htm Sebastopol Timeline: 1800's]</ref> In 1855, it was renamed after [[Sevastopol]] in [[Crimea]].


Sebastopol's origin were a separate working class town servicing the rich gold mining fields south of Ballarat.
Sebastopol's origin was a separate working class town servicing the rich gold mining fields south of Ballarat.


[[File:Albert sebastopol 1866.jpg|thumb|left|Albert Street Sebastopol in 1866]]
[[File:Albert sebastopol 1866.jpg|thumb|left|Albert Street Sebastopol in 1866]]
The Post Office opened on 5 October 1857.<ref name = "a">{{Citation
The Post Office opened on 5 October 1857.<ref name = "a">{{Citation | last = Phoenix Auctions History | title = Post Office List | url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*Sebastopol* | access-date = 12 February 2021}}</ref>
| last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | accessdate = 2008-04-11 }}</ref>


Sebastopol Town hall was opened on 19 March 1869.
Sebastopol Town Hall was opened on 19 March 1869.


On August 14, 1913 the [[Trams in Ballarat|tramway to Ballarat]] opened which led to it becoming by the mid 20th century part of the Ballarat urban area.
On August 14, 1913 the [[Trams in Ballarat|tramway to Ballarat]] opened which led to it becoming by the mid 20th century part of the Ballarat urban area.
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==Education==
==Education==
It is served by a primary and a secondary school, several kindergartens, a post office and library, and several small shopping precincts including three supermarkets.
Sebastopol is served by a joint primary and secondary school, [[Phoenix P-12 Community College|Phoenix College]], several kindergartens, a post office and library, and several small shopping precincts including three supermarkets.


==Transport==
==Transport==
Buses have operated in Sebastopol since 21 September 1971 after they replaced the tram service. Ballarat Transit now provides regular bus services in Sebastopol.
Buses have operated in Sebastopol since 21 September 1971 after they replaced the tram service. Ballarat Transit now provides regular bus services between Ballarat CBD and Sebastopol.


==Community==
==Community==
Sebastopol is home to The Complex [[Community_centre|Recreation Centre]], most commonly known as "The Complex." The building was built in 1961 and is rich in history, but has only recently transformed into a second home for Ballarat's troubled youths.
Sebastopol is home to The Complex [[Community centre|Recreation Centre]], most commonly known as "The Complex". The building was built in 1961 and is rich in history, but has only recently transformed into a second home for Ballarat's troubled youths.


==Sport==
==Sport==
Sebastopol has an [[Australian rules football]] team competing in the [[Ballarat Football League]].<ref name = "d">{{Citation | last = Full Points Footy | title = Sebastopol | url = http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/Sebastopol.htm | accessdate = 2008-07-25 }} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
Sebastopol has an [[Australian rules football]] team competing in the [[Ballarat Football League]].<ref name="d">{{Citation|last=Full Points Footy |title=Sebastopol |url=http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/Sebastopol.htm |access-date=2008-07-25 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907094215/http://www.fullpointsfooty.net/sebastopol.htm |archivedate=September 7, 2008 }}</ref>
The [[Sebastopol Vikings SC|Sebastopol Vikings]] play [[association football]]/[[soccer]] in the [[Ballarat & District Soccer Association]].
The [[Sebastopol Vikings SC|Sebastopol Vikings]] play [[association football]]/[[soccer]] in the [[Ballarat & District Soccer Association]].





==Landmarks== Sebastopol is renowned for many different landmarks. Some of them are the famous Mt. Sebastopol (founded by 2 children who live in the neighborhood)and Lake Sebastopol (founded when it overflowed onto the road). These places were once visited on a regular basis by a group of kids on bike rides. Mt. Sebastopol was once the most popular place by these kids until they found insulin needles by the roadside. Even today Mt. Sebastopol occasionally gets visited by three friends.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:25, 18 July 2023

Sebastopol
Ballarat, Victoria
Royal Mail Hotel
Sebastopol is located in City of Ballarat
Sebastopol
Sebastopol
Map
Coordinates37°35′7″S 143°50′22″E / 37.58528°S 143.83944°E / -37.58528; 143.83944
Population10,194 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,205.0/km2 (3,120.8/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3356
Area8.46 km2 (3.3 sq mi)
Location5 km (3 mi) from Ballarat Central
LGA(s)City of Ballarat
State electorate(s)Wendouree
Federal division(s)Ballarat
Suburbs around Sebastopol:
Redan Redan Mount Pleasant
Bonshaw Sebastopol Mount Clear
Ross Creek Cambrian Hill Magpie

Sebastopol is a southern suburb on the rural-urban fringe of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. It is the third most populated area in urban Ballarat with a population of 10,194 at the 2021 census.[1]

It is named after Sevastopol in Crimea, the site of an important battle during the Crimean War.

Formerly a separate town, Sebastopol had municipal status between 1864 and 1994 after which the Borough of Sebastopol was merged into the City of Ballarat.

Today it is the site of numerous light-industrial businesses and primarily low cost single-family detached homes and is a fringe suburb in Ballarat and also one of the most car dependent areas in the city.

History

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The first inhabitants of the area were the Wathaurong Indigenous Australian tribe.

The first settler was Henry Anderson who had a property at Winters Creek. In 1838, Jock Winter named the area "Bonshaw".[2] In 1855, it was renamed after Sevastopol in Crimea.

Sebastopol's origin was a separate working class town servicing the rich gold mining fields south of Ballarat.

Albert Street Sebastopol in 1866

The Post Office opened on 5 October 1857.[3]

Sebastopol Town Hall was opened on 19 March 1869.

On August 14, 1913 the tramway to Ballarat opened which led to it becoming by the mid 20th century part of the Ballarat urban area.

Education

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Sebastopol is served by a joint primary and secondary school, Phoenix College, several kindergartens, a post office and library, and several small shopping precincts including three supermarkets.

Transport

[edit]

Buses have operated in Sebastopol since 21 September 1971 after they replaced the tram service. Ballarat Transit now provides regular bus services between Ballarat CBD and Sebastopol.

Community

[edit]

Sebastopol is home to The Complex Recreation Centre, most commonly known as "The Complex". The building was built in 1961 and is rich in history, but has only recently transformed into a second home for Ballarat's troubled youths.

Sport

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Sebastopol has an Australian rules football team competing in the Ballarat Football League.[4] The Sebastopol Vikings play association football/soccer in the Ballarat & District Soccer Association.

References

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Sebastopol, Victoria.
  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Sebastopol (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 3 November 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Sebastopol Timeline: 1800's
  3. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 12 February 2021
  4. ^ Full Points Footy, Sebastopol, archived from the original on 7 September 2008, retrieved 25 July 2008


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