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Clarinda

VIC 3169 • Greater Melbourne

7,441
Population (2021)
$33,280
Median Income
3.51 km²
Area
$394/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyMid-RangeEstablished

About Clarinda

Clarinda is a residential suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern corridor, located within the City of Kingston approximately 20 kilometres from the CBD. Home to 7,441 residents with a median age of 45, it is one of Melbourne's most culturally diverse communities, with Greek, Indian, Chinese, and Vietnamese heritage all well represented. Median household income of around $1,589 per week reflects a solid working and middle-class neighbourhood, with a mix of established homes and units across its modest 3.5 square kilometres.

The suburb offers a quiet suburban lifestyle with access to local parks and the amenities of nearby Cheltenham and Southland Shopping Centre, one of Melbourne's largest retail hubs. Public transport connects residents to the CBD and surrounding areas, while local primary and secondary schools — both government and Catholic — cater well to families. The rich multicultural character of Clarinda is felt through its diverse local shops, places of worship, and community events, making it a welcoming neighbourhood for families and newcomers from around the world.

Clarinda falls under postcode 3169 and is governed by Kingston Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3169
Urban Area
Chelsea
LGA / Council
Kingston
Federal Electorate
Hotham
State Electorate
Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.94°, 145.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.51 km²
Elevation
41m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Cnr Bourke Road And Viney Street Clarinda 3169 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$394
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
45 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.2%

107 state housing + 28 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,481
Census 2021
7,441
▼ 0.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,780
Income 2021
$33,280
▲ 24.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,312
Born Overseas 3,882

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 755
  • 2. Greece 514
  • 3. Vietnam 236
  • 4. China 221
  • 5. Cambodia 219
  • 6. Sri Lanka 200
  • 7. Philippines 174
  • 8. Italy 120
  • 9. Mauritius 109
  • 10. Lebanon 77

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Greek 1,144
Australian 991
English 911
Chinese 823
Indian 743
Italian 425
Irish 256
Vietnamese 255
Filipino 243
Scottish 178

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,236
Both parents born in Australia
5,256
Both parents born overseas
595
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.7%
No Religion
21.1%
Buddhism
7.3%
Hinduism
5.9%
Islam
2.8%
Sikhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
351 (4.7%)
5-14 years
747 (10.0%)
15-19 years
337 (4.5%)
20-24 years
415 (5.6%)
25-34 years
891 (12.0%)
35-44 years
975 (13.1%)
45-54 years
905 (12.2%)
55-64 years
958 (12.9%)
65-74 years
968 (13.0%)
75-84 years
596 (8.0%)
85+ years
298 (4.0%)

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