Fawkner
VIC 3060 • Greater Melbourne
About Fawkner
Fawkner is a diverse suburb of 14,300 residents in Melbourne's northern corridor, 14 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb combines Italian heritage with newer arrivals from around the world. The Mernda line provides rail access, while Sydney Road offers transport and retail options.
The community is remarkably multicultural, with strong Italian and Turkish populations alongside Indian and Pakistani communities. Local shops reflect this diversity. Fawkner attracts multicultural families seeking affordable northern suburbs living with established infrastructure and community.
Fawkner falls under postcode 3060 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Baird Street
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Lorne Street
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Jukes Road
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111 Anderson Road
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Argyle Street
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95 William Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Pakistan 1,122
- 2. Italy 1,056
- 3. India 640
- 4. Nepal 438
- 5. Lebanon 401
- 6. Bangladesh 282
- 7. Greece 220
- 8. Turkey 195
- 9. Iraq 188
- 10. Philippines 157
- 11. New Zealand 142
- 12. Sri Lanka 103
- 13. Vietnam 100
- 14. Malta 96
- 15. China 94
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)