Wantirna South

VIC 3152 • Greater Melbourne

20,754
Population (2021)
$39,052
Median Income
14.00 km²
Area
74m
Elevation
Shopping AdjacentEstablishedFamily-FriendlyOuter East

About Wantirna South

Wantirna South is a well-positioned outer-eastern suburb of 20,800 in Knox, located 24 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Though lacking direct rail, the suburb sits adjacent to Knox City shopping centre, one of Melbourne's largest. The community offers established family housing in the Knox precinct with excellent retail access.

Knox City Shopping Centre and Knox Private Hospital make Wantirna South a significant service hub. Nearby Westfield Knox provides additional major retail. The suburb features quality parks and the Dandenong Ranges are accessible. Wantirna South attracts families seeking established housing with exceptional shopping access, valuing the Knox precinct's amenities while avoiding growth-area disruption.

Wantirna South falls under postcode 3152 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rowville (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3152
Urban Area
Wantrina - Rowville - Ferntree Gully
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.87°, 145.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
14.00 km²
Elevation
74m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Knox City Shopping Centre Cnr Burwood Highway & Stud Road Wantirna South 3152 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$441
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
19,271
Census 2021
20,754
7.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,448
Income 2021
$39,052
20.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 10,692
Born Overseas 9,567

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,221
  • 2. Malaysia 1,128
  • 3. India 985
  • 4. Sri Lanka 727
  • 5. England 557
  • 6. Hong Kong 462
  • 7. Singapore 275
  • 8. New Zealand 251
  • 9. Vietnam 234
  • 10. Indonesia 173
  • 11. Philippines 169
  • 12. South Korea 148
  • 13. Italy 138
  • 14. South Africa 125
  • 15. Cambodia 121

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 5,952
English 4,593
Australian 3,991
Indian 1,324
Irish 1,177
Scottish 1,151
Italian 758
Greek 527
Sri Lankan 478
German 451

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,763
Both parents born in Australia
12,627
Both parents born overseas
1,772
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.7%
No Religion
35.1%
Buddhism
6.3%
Hinduism
5.8%
Islam
1.6%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
963 (4.6%)
5-14 years
2,315 (11.2%)
15-19 years
1,215 (5.9%)
20-24 years
1,310 (6.3%)
25-34 years
2,448 (11.8%)
35-44 years
2,762 (13.3%)
45-54 years
2,593 (12.5%)
55-64 years
2,725 (13.1%)
65-74 years
2,348 (11.3%)
75-84 years
1,319 (6.4%)
85+ years
758 (3.7%)

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