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McKinnon

VIC 3204 • Greater Melbourne

6,878
Population (2021)
$50,076
Median Income
1.56 km²
Area
33m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyTop SchoolsLeafyTrain AccessVillage Feel

About McKinnon

McKinnon is a leafy, family-oriented suburb in Melbourne's south-east, located 15 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Glen Eira. With a population of nearly 6,900 and a median age of 40, it is known for its excellent schools, particularly McKinnon Secondary College, which draws families to the area. The suburb has a strong Greek, Jewish, and Anglo-Australian demographic mix and a median household income well above the national average.

The suburb centres around McKinnon Road, which features a small but well-regarded strip of cafés, restaurants, and specialty shops. Residents enjoy a village atmosphere with tree-lined streets and well-maintained period homes. McKinnon attracts established families and professionals who value proximity to top schools, reliable train services on the Frankston line, and easy access to Brighton Beach and Chadstone Shopping Centre.

McKinnon falls under postcode 3204 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bentleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3204
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Glen Eira
Federal Electorate
Goldstein
State Electorate
Bentleigh (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.91°, 145.04°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.56 km²
Elevation
33m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

McKinnon
0.3 km
4 min
Ormond
1 km
12 min
Bentleigh
1.2 km
15 min
Glenhuntly
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 701 — Brighton to Oakleigh via McKinnon Rd 15-25 min
  • 623 — Glen Waverley to Gardenvale 20-30 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
15 km
By Train
28-32 min to Flinders Street
By Bus
N/A direct
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ McKinnon station on the Frankston line provides frequent, reliable services to the CBD.

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability with shops, cafés, schools, and the train station all within easy walking distance for most residents.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$516
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,689
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,064
Census 2021
6,878
▲ 13.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,908
Income 2021
$50,076
▲ 32.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,026
Born Overseas 2,680

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 636
  • 2. India 227
  • 3. England 218
  • 4. South Africa 138
  • 5. New Zealand 83
  • 6. Malaysia 77
  • 7. Greece 63
  • 8. Japan 57
  • 9. Vietnam 56
  • 10. United States 55
  • 11. Hong Kong 50
  • 12. South Korea 47
  • 13. Singapore 40
  • 14. Sri Lanka 39
  • 15. Italy 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,758
Australian 1,512
Chinese 1,167
Irish 636
Scottish 479
Greek 324
Italian 297
Indian 296
Russian 198
German 195

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,222
Both parents born in Australia
3,572
Both parents born overseas
888
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.6%
Christianity
32.3%
Judaism
9.6%
Hinduism
3.7%
Buddhism
2.7%
Islam
0.7%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
296 (4.3%)
5-14 years
1,133 (16.5%)
15-19 years
568 (8.3%)
20-24 years
415 (6.0%)
25-34 years
623 (9.1%)
35-44 years
940 (13.7%)
45-54 years
1,189 (17.3%)
55-64 years
767 (11.2%)
65-74 years
499 (7.3%)
75-84 years
261 (3.8%)
85+ years
185 (2.7%)

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