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Coolgardie Avenue Precinct

Other Name

Centred on Coolgardie Avenue, East Malvern

Location

Coolgardie Avenue MALVERN EAST, Stonnington City

Level

Included in Heritage Overlay

Statement of Significance

The Coolgardie area is of regional significance as a fine and substantially intact example of an interwar estate subdivision, and for the quality and consistency of its housing stock. The land upon which the subdivision is set has historical significance due to its association with notable local identities, Robert Benson and William Woodmason, its former owners and, in the latter, developer. The triangle of development was one of the last areas in East Malvern to be developed prior to the Depression, with quality brick family homes, mainly built by local builders. The substantial mature street trees and front gardens and the use of concrete as the major road surface are also of note, and are key contributory elements with respect to the areas distinctive interwar character.

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