Springvale South

VIC 3172 • Greater Melbourne

12,766
Population (2021)
$29,068
Median Income
4.59 km²
Area
$351/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableAsian Dining NearbyWorking-Class

About Springvale South

Springvale South is a diverse suburb of 12,800 residents in Melbourne's southeast, adjacent to the famous Springvale dining precinct. The suburb offers affordable housing near exceptional Asian cuisine. The Dandenong line provides nearby rail access.

The suburb benefits from Springvale's dining scene—Vietnamese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines are world-class nearby. The community is working-class and multicultural. Springvale South attracts those seeking affordable multicultural living with access to Melbourne's best Asian dining.

Springvale South falls under postcode 3172 and is governed by Greater Dandenong Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Clarinda (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
3172
Urban Area
Greater Dandenong
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.97°, 145.15°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.59 km²
Elevation
34m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$351
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,600
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.5%

94 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,768
Census 2021
12,766
-0.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,400
Income 2021
$29,068
24.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,646
Born Overseas 7,696

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 2,557
  • 2. Cambodia 1,967
  • 3. India 409
  • 4. Malaysia 383
  • 5. China 246
  • 6. Philippines 183
  • 7. Greece 164
  • 8. Sri Lanka 163
  • 9. Thailand 151
  • 10. New Zealand 134

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 2,978
Chinese 2,573
English 1,114
Australian 1,102
Indian 342
Greek 332
Italian 246
Irish 242
Filipino 238
Scottish 217

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,000
Both parents born in Australia
10,774
Both parents born overseas
475
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Buddhism
32.9%
Christianity
30.0%
No Religion
23.5%
Islam
4.4%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
1.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
618 (4.8%)
5-14 years
1,477 (11.6%)
15-19 years
785 (6.1%)
20-24 years
968 (7.6%)
25-34 years
1,950 (15.3%)
35-44 years
1,736 (13.6%)
45-54 years
1,557 (12.2%)
55-64 years
1,597 (12.5%)
65-74 years
1,197 (9.4%)
75-84 years
649 (5.1%)
85+ years
236 (1.8%)

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