Thomastown

VIC 3074 • Greater Melbourne

20,234
Population (2021)
$26,104
Median Income
14.74 km²
Area
112m
Elevation
MulticulturalWorking-ClassTrain ConnectedAffordable

About Thomastown

Thomastown is a diverse working suburb of 20,200 in Whittlesea, located 15 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD. The South Morang line serves Thomastown station, providing city access to this multicultural community. The suburb developed primarily from the 1960s-70s, with established housing stock and significant industrial areas.

Thomastown features strip shopping along High Street with multicultural flavour. The industrial precinct provides employment, while nearby Pacific Epping offers major retail. The community is diverse with significant Italian, Macedonian, and Middle Eastern populations. Thomastown attracts working families seeking affordable northern housing with train access, valuing multicultural community and established infrastructure.

Thomastown falls under postcode 3074 and is governed by Whittlesea Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thomastown (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3074
Urban Area
Whittlesea
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.68°, 145.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
14.74 km²
Elevation
112m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,690
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
20,523
Census 2021
20,234
1.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,100
Income 2021
$26,104
18.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,823
Born Overseas 10,430

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,258
  • 2. Italy 1,201
  • 3. North Macedonia 1,105
  • 4. Vietnam 1,062
  • 5. Greece 827
  • 6. China 396
  • 7. Lebanon 367
  • 8. Iraq 329
  • 9. Nepal 283
  • 10. Philippines 235
  • 11. Turkey 234
  • 12. Iran 186
  • 13. New Zealand 179
  • 14. Sri Lanka 173
  • 15. Pakistan 168

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 2,798
Australian 2,304
English 1,945
Macedonian 1,899
Greek 1,547
Vietnamese 1,391
Chinese 1,101
Indian 1,034
Lebanese 776
Irish 462

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,889
Both parents born in Australia
14,837
Both parents born overseas
1,547
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.1%
No Religion
16.5%
Islam
15.2%
Buddhism
6.6%
Hinduism
5.3%
Sikhism
3.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,121 (5.5%)
5-14 years
2,035 (10.1%)
15-19 years
996 (4.9%)
20-24 years
1,334 (6.6%)
25-34 years
3,221 (15.9%)
35-44 years
2,679 (13.2%)
45-54 years
2,222 (11.0%)
55-64 years
2,219 (11.0%)
65-74 years
2,269 (11.2%)
75-84 years
1,599 (7.9%)
85+ years
543 (2.7%)

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