City of Waverley - History

History

Waverley was first incorporated as the Oakleigh Road District in January 1857, which became the Shire of Oakleigh in December 1871. Parts of the Central and South Ridings were severed to create the Oakleigh Borough, which went on to become the City of Oakleigh, on 13 March 1891. The remainder was renamed Shire of Mulgrave on 19 February 1897. In 1949 and 1959, further areas were annexed to the City of Oakleigh. On 14 April 1961, the Shire of Mulgrave became the City of Waverley.

On 15 December 1994, along with nearly all other councils in Victoria, the City of Waverley was abolished and merged into the newly-created City of Monash along with most of Oakleigh.

Council meetings were held at Waverley Town Hall on Springvale Road in Glen Waverley. It presently serves as the council seat for the City of Monash.

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