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Heathmont, Victoria

Suburbs of MelbourneSuburbs of the City of MaroondahUse Australian English from August 2019
Canterbury Road, Heathmont
Canterbury Road, Heathmont

Heathmont is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 24 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Maroondah local government area. Heathmont recorded a population of 9,933 at the 2021 census.

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Heathmont, Victoria
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3135 Melbourne, Heathmont
Victoria, Australia
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Canterbury Road, Heathmont
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