Watsonia
VIC 3087 • Greater Melbourne
About Watsonia
Watsonia is a suburb of Melbourne located 16 kilometres north-east of the CBD within the City of Banyule. With a population of around 5,350, it is a well-established residential area that has been growing since its founding in 1924. The suburb offers a mix of post-war homes, newer developments, and unit complexes, attracting a diverse community of families, professionals, and long-term residents.
Watsonia features a local shopping strip along Watsonia Road with cafes, shops, and essential services centred around the train station. The suburb is close to La Trobe University in neighbouring Bundoora and benefits from good access to Greensborough Plaza for major shopping. Parks and reserves provide green spaces for recreation, while the nearby Plenty River trail offers walking and cycling opportunities. Watsonia is popular with families and students seeking affordable homes with reliable public transport connections.
Watsonia falls under postcode 3087 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bundoora (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 513 — Eltham via Greensborough 15 min
- 517 — Northland Shopping Centre 20 min
- 561 — Doncaster via La Trobe University 25 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Watsonia station provides direct train services to Flinders Street. Frequent services during peak hours.
Local shops and train station walkable for nearby residents; hilly terrain in parts. Car useful for larger shopping trips.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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325 Grimshaw Street
Housing 2021 Census
106 state housing + 9 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. China 117
- 2. England 108
- 3. India 100
- 4. New Zealand 64
- 5. Malaysia 55
- 6. Italy 40
- 7. Iran 33
- 8. Sri Lanka 33
- 9. Scotland 28
- 10. Greece 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)