Tullamarine
VIC 3043 • Greater Melbourne
About Tullamarine
Tullamarine is a suburb in Melbourne’s north-west, located approximately 17 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Brimbank. Best known as the home of Melbourne Airport, the suburb has a population of 6,733 with a median age of 39. The median household income of $1,404 per week reflects its working-class character, with the area combining established residential streets and significant commercial and aviation-related activity across its 7.5 square kilometres.
Tullamarine’s proximity to Melbourne Airport supports a range of logistics, transport, and hospitality businesses, making it a practical base for those employed in the aviation and freight sectors. The suburb has a notably multicultural character, with Italian and Greek ancestries among the strongest alongside English and Australian heritage — a legacy of post-war migration to the area. Major arterials including the Tullamarine Freeway and Western Ring Road provide strong connectivity to the Melbourne CBD and across the broader metropolitan area.
Tullamarine falls under postcode 3043 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Taylor Drive
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Carrick Drive
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88 South Circular Road
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Taylor Drive
Housing 2021 Census
26 state housing + 5 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. Italy 219
- 2. India 215
- 3. Lebanon 121
- 4. Greece 114
- 5. New Zealand 105
- 6. England 101
- 7. Philippines 99
- 8. Sri Lanka 86
- 9. Malta 60
- 10. Egypt 58
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)