Kurunjang

VIC 3337 • Greater Melbourne

10,711
Population (2021)
$36,504
Median Income
10.36 km²
Area
156m
Elevation
Growth SuburbFirst-Home BuyersAffordableFamily-Friendly

About Kurunjang

Kurunjang is a growth suburb on Melton's western edge, approximately 38 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. As part of the greater Melton growth area, it offers affordable new housing for families. The suburb relies on road connectivity while nearby Melton station provides rail access.

Life here centres on young families establishing themselves in new homes with space. The community attracts first-home buyers and working families seeking affordable housing in Melbourne's outer west. Kurunjang offers value for those prioritising new homes over established amenities.

Kurunjang falls under postcode 3337 and is governed by Melton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melton (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3337
Urban Area
Melton
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.66°, 144.59°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
10.36 km²
Elevation
156m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$321
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
10,070
Census 2021
10,711
6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,136
Income 2021
$36,504
13.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,648
Born Overseas 2,512

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 288
  • 2. New Zealand 260
  • 3. England 222
  • 4. Malta 156
  • 5. Philippines 144
  • 6. Samoa 83
  • 7. Vietnam 62
  • 8. Scotland 56
  • 9. Pakistan 55
  • 10. Italy 51
  • 11. North Macedonia 47
  • 12. Sri Lanka 44
  • 13. Croatia 40
  • 14. Egypt 39
  • 15. Germany 37

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 3,255
English 3,201
Maltese 850
Irish 753
Scottish 751
Italian 519
Indian 322
German 303
Australian Aboriginal 244
Samoan 215

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,846
Both parents born in Australia
3,956
Both parents born overseas
1,314
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.0%
No Religion
36.0%
Islam
3.1%
Hinduism
1.6%
Sikhism
1.6%
Buddhism
1.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
797 (7.4%)
5-14 years
1,623 (15.2%)
15-19 years
715 (6.7%)
20-24 years
693 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,601 (14.9%)
35-44 years
1,528 (14.3%)
45-54 years
1,337 (12.5%)
55-64 years
1,206 (11.3%)
65-74 years
805 (7.5%)
75-84 years
306 (2.9%)
85+ years
95 (0.9%)

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