Gowanbrae
VIC 3043 • Greater Melbourne
About Gowanbrae
Gowanbrae is a small, quiet residential suburb in Melbourne's north-west, approximately 13 km from the CBD within the City of Merri-bek (formerly Moreland). With a population of around 3,000, it is a compact suburb of just 1 sq km bordered by the Moonee Ponds Creek and adjacent to Melbourne Airport. The median age is 40, with a strong multicultural community featuring Italian, Indian, and Sri Lankan heritage.
Gowanbrae is a predominantly owner-occupied, family-oriented suburb with well-maintained brick homes and quiet streets. It has limited local shops but is close to Westfield Airport West for major shopping. The suburb offers good parks and reserves along Moonee Ponds Creek, and its proximity to Melbourne Airport makes it convenient for frequent travellers. Schools in surrounding suburbs serve the area well.
Gowanbrae falls under postcode 3043 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Niddrie (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 477 — Moonee Ponds to Sunbury via Airport West 15 min to Airport West
- 59 — Airport West to City (tram from Essendon) 40 min to CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Close to Melbourne Airport (3 min drive). Tullamarine Freeway provides direct CBD access.
Quiet residential streets with limited local amenities. Most shopping and services require driving to Airport West or Gladstone Park.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Taylor Drive
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Carrick Drive
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88 South Circular Road
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Taylor Drive
Housing 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. Fiji 59
- 2. India 59
- 3. Italy 53
- 4. Sri Lanka 48
- 5. China 43
- 6. England 36
- 7. Turkey 35
- 8. Iraq 23
- 9. Malta 21
- 10. Vietnam 20
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)