Noble Park

VIC 3174 • Greater Melbourne

32,257
Population (2021)
$32,656
Median Income
8.55 km²
Area
$341/wk
Median Rent
Multicultural HubAffordableDiverse DiningRevitalising

About Noble Park

Noble Park is one of Melbourne's most genuinely diverse suburbs, a multicultural community of 32,000 in Greater Dandenong, 25 kilometres southeast of the CBD. The Pakenham and Cranbourne lines provide city access via Noble Park station, while recent streetscape upgrades have improved the Douglas Street shopping precinct. The suburb's elevation rises towards the Dandenong Ranges, offering views from higher streets.

This is authentic multicultural Melbourne—Afghan, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Vietnamese communities have established genuine neighbourhoods with restaurants, grocers, and cultural institutions. Recent investment has improved public spaces and community facilities, while affordability continues attracting new migrants and working families. Noble Park appeals to those seeking diversity without pretension, who value community connections and cultural authenticity over cosmetic appeal, in one of Melbourne's most genuine melting pots.

Noble Park falls under postcode 3174 and is governed by Greater Dandenong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dandenong (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3174
Urban Area
Greater Dandenong
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.97°, 145.18°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.55 km²
Elevation
39m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Noble Park Shopping Centre Douglas Street Noble Park 3174 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$341
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,647
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.5%

443 state housing + 59 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
30,998
Census 2021
32,257
4.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,116
Income 2021
$32,656
30.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,029
Born Overseas 19,564

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 3,397
  • 2. India 3,148
  • 3. Cambodia 2,278
  • 4. Sri Lanka 1,265
  • 5. Malaysia 967
  • 6. Philippines 664
  • 7. China 617
  • 8. Pakistan 407
  • 9. Bosnia & Herzegovina 404
  • 10. New Zealand 393

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 4,132
English 3,744
Australian 3,243
Chinese 3,005
Indian 2,389
Irish 780
Filipino 777
Italian 768
Scottish 699
Sri Lankan 680

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,331
Both parents born in Australia
25,423
Both parents born overseas
1,618
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
32.2%
No Religion
21.1%
Buddhism
18.3%
Islam
11.1%
Hinduism
4.9%
Sikhism
4.8%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
2,073 (6.4%)
5-14 years
3,185 (9.9%)
15-19 years
1,587 (4.9%)
20-24 years
2,479 (7.7%)
25-34 years
6,407 (19.9%)
35-44 years
4,698 (14.6%)
45-54 years
3,515 (10.9%)
55-64 years
3,340 (10.4%)
65-74 years
2,579 (8.0%)
75-84 years
1,629 (5.1%)
85+ years
750 (2.3%)

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