What to know about Preston
- Preston had 33,790 residents at the 2021 Census and a median age of 37, with 29.7% of households one person living alone.Source: ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Preston (Vic.)
- Darebin's suburb guide puts Preston 9 km north of Melbourne's CBD, bordered on the east by the Darebin Creek.Source: City of Darebin, Preston suburb guide
- Three Preston parks have Darebin council outdoor gym equipment: A H Capp Reserve, C H Sullivan Memorial Park and W R Ruthven V C Reserve.Source: City of Darebin, Get Active in Darebin
- Darebin lists the Darebin Creek Trail, the St Georges Road and Oakover Road shared paths and other routes for walking and cycling in Preston.Source: City of Darebin, Preston suburb guide
- Get Active in Darebin is the council's free community exercise program, and most activities cater to all ages, abilities and fitness levels.Source: City of Darebin, Get Active in Darebin
Outdoor gym equipment in Preston parks
Darebin City Council has outdoor gym equipment in three Preston parks: A H Capp Reserve in Halwyn Crescent, C H Sullivan Memorial Park in Blake Street and W R Ruthven V C Reserve in Malpas Street. The council says you can use it at a time that suits you.
Free council sessions
Get Active in Darebin is a free community exercise program for Darebin residents. Most activities cater to people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. It is a fair way to find out what you enjoy before you commit to a gym contract.
Trails and shared paths
Darebin's Preston suburb guide puts the suburb 9 km north of the CBD, with the Darebin Creek on its eastern edge. For walking and cycling it lists the St Georges Road and Oakover Road shared paths, the Darebin Creek Trail and the Victoria Street bike lanes. A gym on one of these routes is easy to reach without the car.
Standard form contracts
Consumer Affairs Victoria says gyms generally use standard form contracts, prepared by the business and offered on a take it or leave it basis. The Australian Consumer Law bans unfair terms in those contracts. You still need to read yours: ask about the minimum term, the notice period and any fee for leaving early.
Preston by the numbers
Preston had 33,790 residents at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 37. By our count about 19.8% were aged 25 to 34, and 29.7% of households were one person living alone. Send one enquiry for Preston and we pass it to one local gym.
Preston gym questions
Are there outdoor gyms in Preston?
Yes. Darebin lists outdoor gym equipment at A H Capp Reserve, C H Sullivan Memorial Park and W R Ruthven V C Reserve.
Can a Victorian gym contract include any term it likes?
No. Consumer Affairs Victoria says the Australian Consumer Law bans businesses from proposing, using or relying on unfair terms in standard form contracts.