Moonee Ponds

VIC 3039 • Greater Melbourne

16,224
Population (2021)
$57,876
Median Income
4.36 km²
Area
46m
Elevation
Village CharacterInner SuburbHeritage HomesPrestige

About Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds is a prestigious inner suburb of 16,200 in Moonee Valley, just 7 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Craigieburn line serves Moonee Ponds station, while the suburb features heritage homes, quality shopping, and proximity to the creek and racecourse. Puckle Street has developed into one of Melbourne's best village shopping precincts.

Puckle Street offers boutique shopping, quality cafes, and local character that rivals Camberwell or Glenferrie Road. The Moonee Valley racecourse and surrounding parklands provide recreation. Moonee Ponds attracts professionals and families who want inner-city convenience with village atmosphere, heritage character, and train access in one of Melbourne's most underrated prestige addresses.

Moonee Ponds falls under postcode 3039 and is governed by Moonee Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Essendon (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3039
Urban Area
Moonee Valley
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.77°, 144.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.36 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Mt Alexander Road Moonee Ponds 3039 VIC
  • Woolworths
    13 Pratt Street Moonee Ponds 3039 VIC
  • ALDI
    Hall Street 14 - 16, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,250
Census 2021
16,224
13.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,720
Income 2021
$57,876
29.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,128
Born Overseas 4,576

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 582
  • 2. India 409
  • 3. England 381
  • 4. New Zealand 299
  • 5. China 223
  • 6. Greece 171
  • 7. Vietnam 167
  • 8. Nepal 157
  • 9. Malaysia 136
  • 10. Philippines 130
  • 11. United States 113
  • 12. Ireland 63
  • 13. South Korea 63
  • 14. Malta 63
  • 15. Hong Kong 62

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,377
Australian 3,853
Italian 2,658
Irish 2,100
Scottish 1,452
Greek 812
Chinese 802
Indian 540
German 525
Maltese 374

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,792
Both parents born in Australia
6,820
Both parents born overseas
2,079
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.1%
No Religion
38.7%
Hinduism
2.9%
Buddhism
1.9%
Islam
1.8%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
749 (4.6%)
5-14 years
1,502 (9.3%)
15-19 years
722 (4.5%)
20-24 years
1,105 (6.8%)
25-34 years
3,138 (19.3%)
35-44 years
2,423 (14.9%)
45-54 years
2,130 (13.1%)
55-64 years
1,936 (11.9%)
65-74 years
1,361 (8.4%)
75-84 years
752 (4.6%)
85+ years
415 (2.6%)

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