Scoresby

VIC 3179 • Greater Melbourne

6,066
Population (2021)
$39,780
Median Income
8.69 km²
Area
$406/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedSuburban

About Scoresby

Scoresby is an established residential suburb in Melbourne's outer eastern region, situated approximately 25 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Knox local government area. With a population of 6,066 and a median age of 40, the suburb draws a diverse mix of families and long-term residents. Spanning nearly 9 square kilometres at an elevation of around 62 metres, Scoresby features a blend of established homes and more recent residential developments.

The suburb is home to a notably multicultural community, with significant Chinese, Indian, Sri Lankan, and Malaysian populations shaping its character and local amenity. Stud Park Shopping Centre and a range of local services are easily accessible nearby, while the Dandenong Creek Trail offers outdoor recreation close to home. Scoresby's position near the EastLink freeway makes it well connected to Melbourne's CBD and surrounding suburbs, appealing to families who value established suburban living with a diverse neighbourhood feel.

Scoresby falls under postcode 3179 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rowville (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3179
Urban Area
Wantrina - Rowville - Ferntree Gully
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.91°, 145.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.69 km²
Elevation
62m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    1385 Ferntree Gully Road Scoresby 3179 VIC
  • ALDI
    800 Stud Road, Scoresby VIC 3179

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$406
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,023
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

27 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,022
Census 2021
6,066
0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,916
Income 2021
$39,780
20.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,439
Born Overseas 2,442

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 367
  • 2. India 323
  • 3. Sri Lanka 273
  • 4. Malaysia 248
  • 5. England 155
  • 6. New Zealand 87
  • 7. Hong Kong 81
  • 8. Vietnam 76
  • 9. Singapore 75
  • 10. Cambodia 57

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,488
English 1,443
Chinese 1,111
Indian 430
Scottish 387
Irish 373
Italian 245
Sri Lankan 212
German 177
Greek 137

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,001
Both parents born in Australia
3,290
Both parents born overseas
570
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
42.3%
No Religion
35.0%
Buddhism
7.6%
Hinduism
6.2%
Islam
2.1%
Sikhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
285 (4.7%)
5-14 years
768 (12.7%)
15-19 years
423 (7.0%)
20-24 years
409 (6.7%)
25-34 years
693 (11.4%)
35-44 years
913 (15.1%)
45-54 years
885 (14.6%)
55-64 years
746 (12.3%)
65-74 years
603 (9.9%)
75-84 years
272 (4.5%)
85+ years
64 (1.1%)

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