Although the City of Monash was created as recently as December 1994, the area's history of settlement stretches back more than 150 years.
The Monash Federation Centre is a focus for the local history collections of the Monash Public Library Service, and the Oakleigh and District Historical Society.
The City of Monash is named for Sir John Monash, civil engineer and volunteer soldier who rose to the highest rank in the Australian Army by the end of World War 1.
The City of Monash was created in December 1994 but the area's history of settlement stretches back more than 150 years.
A comprehensive examination of Aboriginal Heritage and Culture in the Monash region.
Some areas in Monash are designated in a Heritage Overlay Zone to preserve their unique character.