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Gardenvale

VIC 3185 • Greater Melbourne

1,019
Population (2021)
$56,524
Median Income
0.26 km²
Area
16m
Elevation
CompactInner-SouthFamily-FriendlyWell-ConnectedEstablished

About Gardenvale

Gardenvale is Melbourne's smallest suburb by area at just 26 hectares, nestled in the City of Glen Eira approximately 10 kilometres south-east of the CBD. With a population of around 1,000, this compact residential enclave sits between Brighton, Elsternwick and Caulfield South. The suburb was established following subdivision in 1908 on land that previously served as a polo ground for the prominent Lemprière family.

Despite its small size, Gardenvale offers a complete suburban experience with a strip shopping centre on Gardenvale Road featuring cafes, restaurants and convenience stores. The suburb is home to Star of the Sea College (a Catholic girls school) and St James Primary School. Residents enjoy proximity to Brighton's beaches and retail precinct while benefiting from excellent public transport connections. The Elster Creek flows through the suburb before entering Elwood Canal, providing green corridors and walking paths.

Gardenvale falls under postcode 3185 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3185
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Glen Eira
Federal Electorate
Goldstein
State Electorate
Caulfield (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.90°, 145.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
0.26 km²
Elevation
16m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gardenvale
0.5 km
6 min
North Brighton
1 km
12 min
Elsternwick
1.2 km
15 min

Bus Services

  • 219, 220 — Sunshine to Gardenvale via CBD 45-50 min to CBD
  • 630 — Elwood to Monash Uni 35 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
20-25 min from Gardenvale
By Bus
45-50 min via routes 219/220
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Excellent train access via Sandringham Line; Nepean Highway provides car access

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot; good local shops and train access

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$301
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,953
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,006
Census 2021
1,019
▲ 1.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,384
Income 2021
$56,524
▲ 21.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 693
Born Overseas 293

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 44
  • 2. China 21
  • 3. New Zealand 16
  • 4. South Africa 16
  • 5. Philippines 12
  • 6. India 10
  • 7. Japan 9
  • 8. Sri Lanka 9
  • 9. Nepal 8
  • 10. Ireland 7
  • 11. Germany 6
  • 12. Malaysia 6
  • 13. Scotland 5
  • 14. Greece 4
  • 15. Hong Kong 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 352
Australian 269
Irish 127
Scottish 108
Italian 79
Chinese 48
German 35
Polish 31
Greek 18
Indian 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

444
Both parents born in Australia
385
Both parents born overseas
143
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.3%
Christianity
38.4%
Judaism
7.0%
Buddhism
2.5%
Hinduism
1.6%
Islam
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
62 (6.1%)
5-14 years
110 (10.8%)
15-19 years
55 (5.4%)
20-24 years
36 (3.5%)
25-34 years
160 (15.7%)
35-44 years
180 (17.7%)
45-54 years
146 (14.3%)
55-64 years
109 (10.7%)
65-74 years
95 (9.3%)
75-84 years
45 (4.4%)
85+ years
10 (1.0%)

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