Thomastown
VIC 3074 • Greater Melbourne
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
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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3 Harbard Street
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17 Regal Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
90 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
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
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)