Whittlesea
VIC 3757 • Greater Melbourne
About Whittlesea
Whittlesea is a semi-rural township located approximately 35 kilometres north of Melbourne's CBD, within the City of Whittlesea local government area. Spanning a substantial 106 square kilometres at an elevation of 328 metres, it sits at the foothills of the Great Dividing Range on the northern fringe of Greater Melbourne. With a population of 6,117 and a median age of 41, the suburb has a long-established community character shaped by Anglo-Australian and European ancestries, including notable Italian and Maltese communities.
Whittlesea township retains a distinct country-town feel, with a historic main street, local schools, a community centre, and access to surrounding rural landscapes. The suburb is accessible to Melbourne's northern suburbs via regional roads and connections through Epping. Families and established residents are drawn to its affordable housing, spacious lots, and quieter pace of life, while the nearby Yan Yean Reservoir and Kinglake National Park provide excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and bushwalking.
Whittlesea falls under postcode 3757 and is governed by Whittlesea Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Yan Yean (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Extons Road
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Sutherland Road
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Main Road
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Fir Street
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Plenty Road
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Laurel Street
Housing 2021 Census
34 state housing + 3 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. England 176
- 2. Italy 75
- 3. New Zealand 49
- 4. South Africa 32
- 5. Malta 26
- 6. Greece 24
- 7. Germany 22
- 8. Philippines 22
- 9. Netherlands 17
- 10. Scotland 17
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)