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Craigieburn

VIC 3064 • Greater Melbourne

65,178
Population (2021)
$36,400
Median Income
35.45 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
Growth CorridorMulticulturalAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Craigieburn

Craigieburn sits 26 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, a diverse and rapidly expanding suburb in the Hume municipality. With a population exceeding 65,000, it has evolved from semi-rural origins into a major growth corridor, well-served by V/Line trains to Southern Cross Station and direct freeway access. The suburb spans a large area with elevations up to 220 metres, offering varied terrain and newer residential estates.

The suburb offers excellent value for families seeking space and modern homes. Craigieburn Central provides comprehensive shopping and dining, while numerous parks and sporting facilities cater to active lifestyles. The community is notably multicultural, with strong Indian, Filipino, and Middle Eastern populations contributing to a vibrant food scene. Craigieburn attracts young families and first-home buyers who appreciate its affordability and improving infrastructure.

Craigieburn falls under postcode 3064 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kalkallo (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3064
Urban Area
Craigieburn - Sunbury
LGA / Council
Hume
Federal Electorate
Calwell
State Electorate
Kalkallo (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.58°, 144.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
35.45 km²
Elevation
221m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    340 Craigieburn Road Craigieburn 3064 VIC
  • Woolworths
    Cnr Aitkin St & Grand Boulevard Craigieburn 3064 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,850
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
32 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

112 state housing + 64 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
50,347
Census 2021
65,178
▲ 29.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,032
Income 2021
$36,400
▲ 13.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 30,675
Born Overseas 31,681

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 8,809
  • 2. Iraq 6,208
  • 3. Sri Lanka 1,734
  • 4. New Zealand 1,303
  • 5. Pakistan 1,238
  • 6. Turkey 1,176
  • 7. Philippines 1,030
  • 8. Nepal 943
  • 9. Italy 582
  • 10. Lebanon 529

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 9,743
English 8,142
Indian 8,085
Italian 3,915
Irish 1,799
Scottish 1,648
Filipino 1,433
Lebanese 1,367
Samoan 1,234
Maltese 1,231

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,739
Both parents born in Australia
45,467
Both parents born overseas
4,890
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.0%
Islam
15.3%
No Religion
14.9%
Hinduism
9.5%
Sikhism
9.4%
Buddhism
3.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
5,697 (8.7%)
5-14 years
11,062 (17.0%)
15-19 years
4,053 (6.2%)
20-24 years
4,492 (6.9%)
25-34 years
11,083 (17.0%)
35-44 years
11,902 (18.3%)
45-54 years
7,100 (10.9%)
55-64 years
5,355 (8.2%)
65-74 years
3,008 (4.6%)
75-84 years
1,105 (1.7%)
85+ years
326 (0.5%)

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