Chirnside Park
VIC 3116 • Greater Melbourne
About Chirnside Park
Chirnside Park sits at Melbourne's eastern edge, 32 kilometres from the CBD in the Yarra Ranges municipality. The suburb is anchored by Chirnside Park Shopping Centre, one of the outer east's major retail destinations. Though lacking train access, buses connect to Lilydale station while the Maroondah Highway provides road connectivity.
The lifestyle here balances suburban convenience with semi-rural access—the Yarra Valley wineries are nearby, and the surrounding hills provide a green backdrop. Families appreciate the space, shopping convenience, and access to regional attractions. Chirnside Park attracts families seeking eastern fringe living with comprehensive local amenities.
Chirnside Park falls under postcode 3116 and is governed by Yarra Ranges Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Warrandyte (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesChirnside Park Shopping Centre Maroondah Highway Chirnside Park 3116 VIC -
Woolworths239-241 Maroondah Highway Chirnside Park 3116 VIC
Schools
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15-49 Old Melbourne Road
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Kimberley Drive
Housing 2021 Census
17 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 482
- 2. China 236
- 3. India 198
- 4. Italy 161
- 5. New Zealand 125
- 6. South Africa 84
- 7. Scotland 79
- 8. Myanmar 77
- 9. Philippines 74
- 10. Germany 71
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)