Ardeer
VIC 3022 • Greater Melbourne
About Ardeer
Ardeer is a compact multicultural suburb in Melbourne's western suburbs, located 15 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD within the City of Brimbank. With a population of around 3,200, the suburb is named after Ardeer railway station, which was itself named for Ardeer, Scotland—home to a major Nobel/ICI explosives factory whose parent company operated the nearby Deer Park explosives works in the early 20th century.
The suburb is split into two enclaves by Kororoit Creek, which provides natural green space and forms part of the popular Kororoit Creek Trail for walking and cycling. Ardeer has a diverse community with Vietnamese, Ukrainian, and Polish heritage reflected in local temples and churches. The area offers affordable housing close to the Western Ring Road and within walking distance of Ardeer railway station, making it practical for commuters to central Melbourne.
Ardeer falls under postcode 3022 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the St Albans (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 420 — Sunshine via Glengala Rd 10 min
- 460 — Watergardens SC 25 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Ardeer Station on Melton Line; connect at Sunshine for express to CBD
Station and some shops walkable; car useful for broader area
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Suspension Street
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67 Blanche Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 291
- 2. India 119
- 3. New Zealand 74
- 4. Malta 68
- 5. Philippines 58
- 6. China 39
- 7. Germany 39
- 8. Poland 38
- 9. England 35
- 10. Sri Lanka 32
- 11. Pakistan 27
- 12. Greece 23
- 13. Iran 18
- 14. Myanmar 17
- 15. Bangladesh 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)