in the mid-18505 many people found gold so the population grew. In the late 1890 most of the gold was found. In 1845 a man named Robert Hoddle made  a detailed map of the region. Before  Melbourne was established Yarra Valley was a home to many aboriginals from the Wurundjen tribe for thousands of years. There is around 2288 people. Some attractions arre Upper Yarra are centre, Mount Donna buddy and Yarra Rangers National park.