Deer Park

VIC 3023 • Greater Melbourne

18,145
Population (2021)
$32,188
Median Income
8.58 km²
Area
54m
Elevation
MulticulturalAffordableWorking FamiliesWestern Melbourne

About Deer Park

Deer Park is a diverse western suburb of 18,100 in Brimbank, located 17 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The suburb features affordable family housing between Caroline Springs and the more industrial Sunshine precinct. Buses connect to nearby stations, while the Western Ring Road provides freight and commuter access.

The Deer Park shopping area serves local needs, while Caroline Springs and Sunshine provide larger retail. The community is multicultural with significant Vietnamese and African populations. Deer Park attracts working families seeking western affordability with access to employment corridors, valuing diversity and practical housing over premium amenities.

Deer Park falls under postcode 3023 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kororoit (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3023
Urban Area
Sunshine
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.77°, 144.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
8.58 km²
Elevation
54m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    28-72 Neale Road Deer Park 3023 VIC
  • Woolworths
    28-72 Neale Road Deer Park 3023 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,689
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
18,126
Census 2021
18,145
0.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,312
Income 2021
$32,188
22.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,701
Born Overseas 9,193

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 1,816
  • 2. India 820
  • 3. Philippines 750
  • 4. Myanmar 385
  • 5. New Zealand 371
  • 6. Malta 370
  • 7. Iraq 316
  • 8. China 290
  • 9. Pakistan 273
  • 10. Italy 248
  • 11. North Macedonia 195
  • 12. Malaysia 148
  • 13. England 142
  • 14. Sri Lanka 137
  • 15. Samoa 112

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 2,423
Australian 2,048
English 2,022
Chinese 1,199
Filipino 1,003
Maltese 888
Indian 793
Italian 763
Irish 491
Scottish 411

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,453
Both parents born in Australia
13,165
Both parents born overseas
1,189
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.2%
No Religion
20.1%
Buddhism
9.9%
Islam
8.6%
Hinduism
3.5%
Sikhism
1.9%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,205 (6.6%)
5-14 years
2,488 (13.7%)
15-19 years
962 (5.3%)
20-24 years
1,101 (6.1%)
25-34 years
3,084 (17.0%)
35-44 years
2,825 (15.6%)
45-54 years
2,100 (11.6%)
55-64 years
1,767 (9.7%)
65-74 years
1,647 (9.1%)
75-84 years
805 (4.4%)
85+ years
160 (0.9%)

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