Olinda Victoria, 3788
01.
Population 2016
The population in Olinda from the 2016 Census was 1738
02.
Median 2021
The median price for Olinda in November 2021 was $1,078,000
03.
Highest Price
In 2011, the highest price achieved for a home in Olinda was $1,210,000
In 2021, the highest price achieved for a home in Olinda was $2,755,000
04.
Lowest Price
In 2011, the lowest price achieved for a home in Olinda was $302,000
In 2021, the lowest price achieved for a home in Olinda was $670,000
All statistics and numbers obtained using Corelogic
STREET NAMES FROM OLINDA
Dodds, Ebbels, Bella Vista, Dulcie Domum, The Georgian, Cards
DULCE DOMUM – originally a guest house known as the Dulce Domum Guest House and becoming the Dulce Domum Hotel, it operated from 1911 to 1933. Apparently, there used to be a rule that a gap of 8 miles existed between pubs. The new road (the Tourist Rd) went through in 1926 and the new pub was built in 1935.
The Georgian – a guest house built in 1926, opposite the Rhododendron Gardens on Falls, now known as the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden. The Georgian unfortunately burned down in 1961 and was not rebuilt, instead, a private home was constructed and it was then known as “Blickling”
Dodds and Ebbels were both named after Pioneers, both still have family living in the area. It was a Dodd who built a variety of log cabins in the area of which Kellys is one.
Cards Lane was named after Mary Card, a well known creator of crochet patterns.
“Bella Vista was built by Edmund Boulter in 1903. It comprised two large buildings with a walkway linking the balconies at second storey level. Views of Westernport and Port Phillip Bays could be seen from the rooftop lookout. Bella Vista was reputed to accommodate eighty guests. The Guest House operated until 1956, when it burned down.” Victorian Collections.
A Tip
During Spring Olinda is abuzz with tourists flocking to the Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens. The rhododendrons and azaleas are blooming as is the Cherry blossom. Go during the week rather than on the weekend when tourists park wherever they want and the roads are chaotic.
MY OLINDA, MY MEMORIES
The Peppermint Patty Shop, The Dig & Delve and the Post Office were the only shops I cared about as a child. There was also the Butchers, the Newsagents and the General Store.
As netballers we were rostered on to sell raffle tickets on a Saturday morning outside the Butchers, you saw EVERYONE, Olinda was a hub for locals. The footy teams were posted on the butchers window too.
Next door was the General Store, they sold pretty much everything you could want. If you wanted a bigger selection then off to Belgrave you would go (Woolworths hadnt made it to Monbulk yet) and Croydon was further away again.
If we had been good (really, if mum fancied some chocolate), we would head to the little shop next to the General Store for a mint patty.
There was a real estate agents there, but excitement was going into the Dig and Delve, lots of not very expensive joys to be discovered.
The newsagents/milk bar came next, loads of magazines and picking up the papers, selecting 10cents worth of mixed lollies.
No fish and chip shop until later (great joy when we found out what was being built)
Small shops at the end that werent exciting until I was older. Ask a long term local about the huge camel out the front and what they really apparently meant!!!
Netball and football, a social life, and eventually my sisters and I all chose our life partners from this connection. The Olinda Pool in summer, where all the locals teenagers hung out.
Running the ‘hell hole’, sweeping snow off the netball court in Winter, hanging out in the small kiosk that serviced the Olinda Golf Club, walking everywhere because public transport was almost non existent and being blase about the beauty of the area in which we lived.
The shops have changed, the tourists have increased, we now have cafes aplenty and non local shops in general.
A few favourites – Herbicious Delicious, Dudleys, Mountain Ash Yarnery, the Chemist of course, and many others that I rarely get to visit.
A brilliant community and place for children to grow up.
https://herbicious-delicious.business.site/#gallery
https://www.dudleysolinda.com.au/
FAVOURITE PLACES IN OLINDA
1. OLINDA RECREATION RESERVE
Home of local cricket, football and netball. On a Saturday in Winter, for each home game there are cheers, whistles, spectators, players and cars aplenty. Saturdays during cricket are much quieter with only the thwack of ball hitting the willow and the occasional shout out.
2. DANDENONG RANGES BOTANIC GARDENS
Formerly, the National Rhododendron Gardens, on land leased to the Australian Rhododendron Society in 1960, the gardens quickly grew, replacing a pine plantation that was destroyed by bushfire in 1962. Today the gardens cover more than 100 acres and are home to thousands of rhododendrons, azealas, camellias etc.
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/dandenong-ranges-botanic-garden
3. GOLF COURSE PRECINCT
The Olinda Golf Course was renowned, with steep fairways and beautiful views.
Now, the Golf Course is being developed into Community Open Space with extra playing fields, a wonderful children’s playground and off lead dog walking area.
4. CLOUDEHILL & SEASONS RESTAURANT
Beautiful Cloudehill Gardens incorporating the Diggers Club and a family favourite cafe called ‘Seasons’. The view over the gardens and the Yarra Valley accompanied by delicious food makes this a highly memorable reason to come to Olinda.
5. R.J. HAMER ARBORETUM
Amazing views and 101 hectares of native and exotic trees.
https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/places-to-see/parks/rj-hamer-arboretum
CAFES & SHOPS
Olinda Village is home to quirky shops and a myriad of cafes including Dudleys, the Olinda Cafe, Ranges, Only Mine and Pie in the Sky.
Some of our shops include: Herbicious Delicious, Mountain Ash Yarnery, the Chemist of course, Rubies and Rust,