Boronia
VIC 3155 • Greater Melbourne
About Boronia
Boronia is a leafy eastern suburb of 23,600 in Knox, nestled at the base of the Dandenong Ranges, 29 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Belgrave line provides city access, while the suburb offers genuine bushland proximity with suburban convenience. The terrain rises towards the ranges, with some streets offering forest glimpses and walking access to mountain trails.
Boronia Junction provides local shopping, while the nearby Knox City centre offers major retail. The 1000 Steps and Dandenong Ranges trails are minutes away, making this a suburb for outdoor enthusiasts. Boronia attracts families and nature lovers who want ranges proximity with urban amenities, appreciating the green character and train access while avoiding the isolation of hill suburbs proper.
Boronia falls under postcode 3155 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bayswater (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesBoronia Shopping Centre Cnr Floriston Road & Turner Road Boronia 3155 VIC -
Woolworths127 Boronia Road Boronia 3155 VIC
Schools
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Mount View Road
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Landscape Drive
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Tormore Road
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212 Boronia Road
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Darwin Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 924
- 2. China 791
- 3. India 669
- 4. Sri Lanka 386
- 5. Malaysia 342
- 6. New Zealand 306
- 7. Philippines 210
- 8. Hong Kong 170
- 9. Germany 152
- 10. Iran 146
- 11. Vietnam 135
- 12. Netherlands 119
- 13. Scotland 117
- 14. Italy 103
- 15. South Africa 103
Ancestry 2021 Census
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