Briar Hill

VIC 3088 • Greater Melbourne

3,220
Population (2021)
$48,880
Median Income
1.34 km²
Area
88m
Elevation

About Briar Hill

Briar Hill is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Banyule (City) area. With a population of 3,220 and a median income of $48,880, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.34 km² at an elevation of 88m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Briar Hill combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Briar Hill falls under postcode 3088 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Eltham (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3088
Urban Area
Watsonia
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.71°, 145.12°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
1.34 km²
Elevation
88m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$411
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,152
Census 2021
3,220
2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,208
Income 2021
$48,880
24.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,598
Born Overseas 534

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 131
  • 2. Italy 34
  • 3. New Zealand 33
  • 4. China 28
  • 5. India 19
  • 6. Germany 17
  • 7. Iran 16
  • 8. Netherlands 15
  • 9. United States 15
  • 10. South Africa 12
  • 11. Greece 11
  • 12. Malaysia 11
  • 13. Canada 10
  • 14. Ireland 9
  • 15. South Korea 9

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,257
Australian 1,146
Irish 520
Scottish 375
Italian 267
German 148
Greek 91
Chinese 78
Dutch 56
Maltese 38

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,928
Both parents born in Australia
757
Both parents born overseas
443
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
50.2%
Christianity
41.8%
Buddhism
1.4%
Islam
0.9%
Hinduism
0.9%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
207 (6.4%)
5-14 years
410 (12.7%)
15-19 years
158 (4.9%)
20-24 years
127 (3.9%)
25-34 years
359 (11.1%)
35-44 years
470 (14.6%)
45-54 years
456 (14.2%)
55-64 years
370 (11.5%)
65-74 years
371 (11.5%)
75-84 years
242 (7.5%)
85+ years
53 (1.6%)

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