Diggers Rest
VIC 3427 • Greater Melbourne
About Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Victoria, located within the Hume (City) area. With a population of 5,669 and a median income of $50,440, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 67.75 km² at an elevation of 226m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.
The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Diggers Rest is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.
Diggers Rest falls under postcode 3427 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.
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Schools
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Plumpton Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 387
- 2. Philippines 144
- 3. England 94
- 4. New Zealand 86
- 5. Italy 60
- 6. Sri Lanka 45
- 7. Croatia 30
- 8. Malta 30
- 9. Thailand 23
- 10. Fiji 21
- 11. Vietnam 21
- 12. North Macedonia 18
- 13. Singapore 18
- 14. Mauritius 16
- 15. Pakistan 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
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