Avondale Heights

VIC 3034 • Greater Melbourne

12,388
Population (2021)
$34,632
Median Income
5.41 kmΒ²
Area
45m
Elevation
RiversideItalian HeritageEstablishedFamily-Friendly

About Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights occupies a prime position along the Maribyrnong River, 11 kilometres northwest of Melbourne's CBD in the Moonee Valley municipality. This established suburb of approximately 12,000 residents features the scenic river trail and Avondale Heights sporting facilities. The suburb lacks its own train station but is well-served by buses to nearby Sunshine and Essendon.

The lifestyle here centres on outdoor recreationβ€”the Maribyrnong River trail draws joggers and cyclists, while established parks provide family-friendly green space. The community is predominantly Italian-Australian, reflected in local bakeries and a strong sense of neighbourhood pride. Avondale Heights attracts families seeking established homes near the river without inner-city prices.

Avondale Heights falls under postcode 3034 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3034
Urban Area
Moonee Valley
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.76Β°, 144.86Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
5.41 kmΒ²
Elevation
45m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Military Road Avondale Heights 3034 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
45 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
11,633
Census 2021
12,388
6.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,352
Income 2021
$34,632
26.6% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,969
Born Overseas 4,929

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 1,072
  • 2. Vietnam 711
  • 3. Greece 288
  • 4. India 203
  • 5. China 201
  • 6. Croatia 189
  • 7. Philippines 166
  • 8. England 159
  • 9. Malta 138
  • 10. North Macedonia 118
  • 11. Iran 103
  • 12. New Zealand 92
  • 13. Egypt 89
  • 14. Malaysia 69
  • 15. Chile 64

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 2,958
Australian 1,947
English 1,728
Chinese 942
Vietnamese 904
Greek 892
Irish 599
Croatian 452
Scottish 404
Maltese 375

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,089
Both parents born in Australia
7,504
Both parents born overseas
1,247
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
64.2%
No Religion
22.3%
Buddhism
4.4%
Islam
2.8%
Hinduism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
633 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,346 (10.9%)
15-19 years
575 (4.6%)
20-24 years
597 (4.8%)
25-34 years
1,376 (11.1%)
35-44 years
1,659 (13.4%)
45-54 years
1,510 (12.2%)
55-64 years
1,373 (11.1%)
65-74 years
1,424 (11.5%)
75-84 years
1,280 (10.3%)
85+ years
607 (4.9%)

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