Caroline Springs

VIC 3023 • Greater Melbourne

24,488
Population (2021)
$42,796
Median Income
8.34 km²
Area
$400/wk
Median Rent
Master-PlannedLake LivingFamily-FriendlyWestern Growth

About Caroline Springs

Caroline Springs is a master-planned community of 24,500 in Melton, located 22 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb was purpose-built from the early 2000s around an artificial lake, with contemporary homes, designated parks, and planned infrastructure. Caroline Springs station on the Ballarat line provides V/Line services to Southern Cross.

The lake precinct provides a genuine focal point uncommon in growth suburbs—walking trails, dining, and community events centre around the water. CS Square offers major retail, while schools established alongside the development serve families well. Caroline Springs attracts families and professionals seeking contemporary living with community focus, appealing to those who want growth-area value with more established infrastructure and genuine neighbourhood character.

Caroline Springs falls under postcode 3023 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
3023
Urban Area
Melton
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.73°, 144.74°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.34 km²
Elevation
86m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Lake Street & Caroline Street Caroline Springs 3023 VIC
  • Woolworths
    8 Commercial Road Caroline Springs 3023 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.3%

3 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
24,205
Census 2021
24,488
1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,688
Income 2021
$42,796
10.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,590
Born Overseas 9,984

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,510
  • 2. Philippines 1,176
  • 3. Vietnam 733
  • 4. New Zealand 479
  • 5. Iraq 432
  • 6. Malta 319
  • 7. Sri Lanka 302
  • 8. China 283
  • 9. North Macedonia 276
  • 10. England 275

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,870
English 3,447
Indian 1,899
Maltese 1,851
Filipino 1,753
Italian 1,711
Chinese 1,182
Vietnamese 1,084
Macedonian 874
Irish 833

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,357
Both parents born in Australia
15,720
Both parents born overseas
2,436
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.8%
No Religion
21.3%
Islam
7.7%
Hinduism
4.6%
Buddhism
4.5%
Sikhism
2.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,500 (6.1%)
5-14 years
4,111 (16.8%)
15-19 years
2,041 (8.3%)
20-24 years
1,547 (6.3%)
25-34 years
2,896 (11.8%)
35-44 years
4,098 (16.7%)
45-54 years
4,096 (16.7%)
55-64 years
2,147 (8.8%)
65-74 years
1,402 (5.7%)
75-84 years
546 (2.2%)
85+ years
102 (0.4%)

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