Fyansford, Victoria

Fyansford is a suburb of Geelong, named after Captain Foster Fyans who came to Geelong as a Police magistrate in October, 1837.

History

Fyansford is one of the earliest places of settlement in the Geelong region. Captain Foster Fyans established his police camp nearby where the Barwon River could be forded – giving the name Fyan's Ford.

Census populations

• 1861 – 227
• 1901 – 134
• 1933 – 189
• 1961 – 238

See Also

• List of Geelong suburbs