🇵🇭 Top 10 Suburbs for Filipinos in Melbourne
Melbourne's Filipino community is centred on the western suburbs, particularly around Caroline Springs, Derrimut, and the Brimbank corridor. Filipino Australians have built active communities with cultural organisations, Catholic parish groups, and sporting clubs. This ranking uses ABS Census 2021 ancestry data.
Derrimut VIC 3030
Melbourne's most Filipino suburb at 10.9%. This western suburbs community has grown alongside the suburb's residential development, with Filipino families drawn to affordable new homes and proximity to Deer Park and Caroline Springs amenities.
Burnside VIC 3023
At 9.6%, Burnside is part of the Brimbank Filipino corridor. The suburb offers established family homes at accessible prices, with community groups active in local schools and churches.
Caroline Springs VIC 3023
Melbourne's premium Filipino suburb at 7.2%. This master-planned community attracts aspirational Filipino families with quality homes, excellent schools, and the Caroline Springs Shopping Centre.
Burnside Heights VIC 3023
Adjacent to Burnside at 7.0%, this newer development has attracted Filipino families seeking modern homes. The community benefits from shared amenities with Burnside and Caroline Springs.
Cairnlea VIC 3023
At 6.9%, Cairnlea's Filipino community shares the suburb with a significant Vietnamese population, creating a diverse multicultural environment. The suburb offers good bus connections and proximity to the Western Ring Road.
Delahey VIC 3037
Located at 6.4%, Delahey offers affordable family homes in the western corridor. Filipino community groups are active, and the suburb's proximity to Watergardens shopping and train station adds convenience.
Laverton VIC 3028
At 5.7%, Laverton's Filipino community benefits from the suburb's train station on the Werribee line, providing direct CBD access. Affordable housing and proximity to the growing western suburbs make it practical.
Deer Park VIC 3023
With 5.5% Filipino ancestry, Deer Park is a major western suburbs hub with its own train station and established shopping. Filipino businesses and community services are part of the multicultural landscape.
Albanvale VIC 3021
At 5.3%, Albanvale's Filipino residents are part of the broader Brimbank multicultural community. The suburb's affordable homes and proximity to St Albans' Asian amenities appeal to diverse families.
Truganina VIC 3029
Melbourne's booming growth suburb rounds out the top 10 at 5.1%. Filipino families are among the many cultures settling in Truganina's new estates, attracted by affordable new homes and the promise of improving infrastructure.
📊 Methodology
Rankings are based on the proportion of residents who reported Filipino ancestry in the ABS Census 2021. Only suburbs within the Greater Melbourne area with a population of 500+ were included. "Filipino ancestry" refers to self-reported ancestry, which may differ from country of birth. A person can report up to two ancestries in the Census.