Knoxfield
VIC 3180 • Greater Melbourne
About Knoxfield
Knoxfield is a quiet residential suburb in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs, situated within the City of Knox approximately 30 kilometres south-east of the CBD. With a population of 7,645 spread across 5.5 square kilometres, the suburb has a median age of 41 and a median household income of $1,762 per week. The area has a notably multicultural character, with strong Chinese, Indian and Malaysian communities that have shaped the suburb's demographic make-up over recent decades.
Knoxfield is well-positioned for access to Westfield Knox City, one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres, as well as the Bayswater and Boronia train lines via surrounding suburbs. Families are drawn to the area for its good selection of government and non-government schools, and local parks provide green space for recreation. A largely residential feel, with a mix of established homes and newer developments, makes Knoxfield a practical and comfortable base in Melbourne's eastern growth corridor.
Knoxfield falls under postcode 3180 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rowville (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Laura Road
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Scoresby Road
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Kathryn Road
Housing 2021 Census
20 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 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. China 531
- 2. India 275
- 3. England 235
- 4. Malaysia 228
- 5. Sri Lanka 183
- 6. Hong Kong 116
- 7. Philippines 108
- 8. New Zealand 81
- 9. Iran 78
- 10. Vietnam 73
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)