Wantirna

VIC 3152 • Greater Melbourne

14,237
Population (2021)
$39,624
Median Income
8.26 km²
Area
$428/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedFamily-FriendlyOuter EastSuburban

About Wantirna

Wantirna is an established suburb of 14,200 residents in Melbourne's outer east, 24 kilometres from the CBD in the City of Knox. The suburb developed in the 1970s-80s, offering family homes on good blocks. Eastlink and major roads provide connectivity, while Knox City shopping centre serves the region.

The suburb offers quintessential outer eastern family living—established homes, quality schools, and comprehensive facilities. The community is stable and family-focused. Wantirna attracts families seeking outer eastern suburbs with established infrastructure, good schools, and suburban space.

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

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3152
Urban Area
Wantrina - Rowville - Ferntree Gully
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.85°, 145.22°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.26 km²
Elevation
124m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Knox Shopping Centre, Cnr Stud Road & Burwood Hwy, Wantirna 3152 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$428
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.7%

74 state housing + 11 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
13,818
Census 2021
14,237
3.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$33,124
Income 2021
$39,624
19.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,157
Born Overseas 5,658

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,357
  • 2. India 609
  • 3. Malaysia 504
  • 4. England 318
  • 5. Sri Lanka 287
  • 6. Hong Kong 225
  • 7. Vietnam 223
  • 8. New Zealand 178
  • 9. Philippines 149
  • 10. Singapore 122

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,431
Chinese 3,334
Australian 3,166
Scottish 1,049
Irish 996
Indian 801
Italian 582
German 366
Greek 348
Sri Lankan 249

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,666
Both parents born in Australia
7,658
Both parents born overseas
1,354
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.1%
No Religion
39.5%
Buddhism
5.9%
Hinduism
4.5%
Islam
1.3%
Sikhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
772 (5.4%)
5-14 years
1,869 (13.1%)
15-19 years
771 (5.4%)
20-24 years
749 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,530 (10.7%)
35-44 years
2,092 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,749 (12.3%)
55-64 years
1,719 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,796 (12.6%)
75-84 years
821 (5.8%)
85+ years
387 (2.7%)

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