Business categories in Preston, VIC

Welcome to Preston, VIC

Preston is a suburb 9km from the Melbourne Central Business District. It is part of the Darebin City Municipality. It has a population of over 30,000.

History

The name Preston comes from Early English settlers. They wanted to call the area Brighton after their home in England. This name was already in use so they chose Preston. Preston was the name of a small village they remembered with fondness.

Lifestyle and Entertainment

Preston is famous for its creativity. Artists and musicians both enjoy being part of this booming artistic scene. There is always something going on in Preston. It holds regular events such as the Darebin Music Feast. Indigenous Australians manage the community radio station, 3KND. It is very popular among locals.

Eating out in Preston is more popular than it used to be. Many new restaurants are opening, and diners now have a wide variety of choices for food.