🇻🇳 Top 10 Suburbs for Vietnamese in Melbourne
Melbourne's Vietnamese community has transformed the western suburbs into a food and cultural destination. The Sunshine-Footscray-St Albans corridor is to Melbourne what Cabramatta is to Sydney — a place where Vietnamese culture, cuisine, and community thrive. The southeastern suburbs around Springvale form a second hub. This ranking uses ABS Census 2021 ancestry data.
Sunshine North VIC 3020
Melbourne's most Vietnamese suburb at 34.1%. Part of the Sunshine corridor that forms the western suburbs' cultural spine. Vietnamese supermarkets, restaurants, and community organisations are deeply embedded in the neighbourhood. Hampshire Road's food scene is legendary.
Cairnlea VIC 3023
At 30.0%, Cairnlea is a remarkable multicultural suburb where Vietnamese and Filipino communities coexist. Newer homes attract families from nearby St Albans and Sunshine who want modern housing while staying connected to Vietnamese amenities.
Braybrook VIC 3019
At 27.3%, Braybrook connects the Sunshine Vietnamese corridor to Footscray. The suburb is undergoing renewal while maintaining its multicultural character. Vietnamese businesses along Ballarat Road serve the established community.
St Albans VIC 3021
A foundational Vietnamese suburb at 25.7%. St Albans' main street features Vietnamese restaurants, bakeries, and grocers that have served the community for decades. The suburb's affordability and train access continue to attract Vietnamese families.
Kings Park VIC 3021
At 24.0%, Kings Park extends the St Albans Vietnamese community westward. The suburb offers quieter family living while maintaining close ties to St Albans' commercial and cultural amenities.
Springvale South VIC 3172
Melbourne's southeastern Vietnamese hub at 23.3%. Part of the Springvale precinct that forms the second major Vietnamese corridor. The suburb offers affordable housing and proximity to Springvale's vibrant Asian commercial centre.
Springvale VIC 3171
At 23.1%, Springvale's main street is a celebrated Asian food destination where Vietnamese restaurants sit alongside Chinese and other Asian cuisines. The suburb's diversity, train access, and established infrastructure make it a complete community.
Albanvale VIC 3021
Part of the western corridor at 21.8%, Albanvale provides residential living near St Albans and Sunshine. The suburb's multicultural community includes Vietnamese, Filipino, and other families who share schools and community spaces.
Sunshine West VIC 3020
At 19.4%, Sunshine West extends the corridor with more spacious residential streets. The suburb benefits from proximity to Sunshine's commercial centre and train station while offering a quieter family environment.
Maidstone VIC 3012
Completing Melbourne's top 10 at 17.6%, Maidstone bridges the Footscray and Sunshine precincts. The suburb's gentrification is bringing new residents alongside the established Vietnamese community, creating an evolving inner-western neighbourhood.
📊 Methodology
Rankings are based on the proportion of residents who reported Vietnamese ancestry in the ABS Census 2021. Only suburbs within the Greater Melbourne area with a population of 500+ were included. "Vietnamese ancestry" refers to self-reported ancestry, which may differ from country of birth. A person can report up to two ancestries in the Census.