Greensborough

VIC 3088 • Greater Melbourne

21,070
Population (2021)
$46,956
Median Income
10.25 km²
Area
53m
Elevation
Shopping HubNature AccessFamily-FriendlyNortheastern Melbourne

About Greensborough

Greensborough is a thriving northeastern hub of 21,000 in Banyule, located 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The Hurstbridge line serves Greensborough station, while Greensborough Plaza provides major regional shopping. The suburb sits where suburban Melbourne meets the green wedge, with the Plenty River and surrounding parklands providing significant nature access.

Greensborough Plaza is one of Melbourne's largest suburban shopping centres, anchoring the suburb's regional role. The Plenty River trail and nearby parklands offer extensive walking and cycling. The community has a family-focused character with good schools and recreational facilities. Greensborough attracts families seeking the northeast's blend of shopping convenience, nature access, and train connectivity.

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

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3088
Urban Area
Watsonia
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.70°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
10.25 km²
Elevation
53m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Greensborough Plaza 25 Main Street Greensborough 3088 VIC
  • Woolworths
    119 Grimshaw St Greensborough 3088 VIC
  • ALDI
    25 Main Street, Greensborough VIC 3088

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$404
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
20,821
Census 2021
21,070
1.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,104
Income 2021
$46,956
20.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,097
Born Overseas 4,528

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 563
  • 2. China 434
  • 3. Italy 364
  • 4. India 289
  • 5. New Zealand 265
  • 6. Iran 162
  • 7. Malaysia 144
  • 8. Greece 133
  • 9. Ireland 109
  • 10. South Africa 109
  • 11. Sri Lanka 105
  • 12. Germany 102
  • 13. Scotland 97
  • 14. Croatia 84
  • 15. North Macedonia 79

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,040
Australian 7,027
Irish 2,680
Italian 2,215
Scottish 2,053
Chinese 1,044
German 803
Greek 761
Indian 378
Macedonian 338

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

11,002
Both parents born in Australia
6,682
Both parents born overseas
2,839
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.4%
No Religion
44.3%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
1.2%
Islam
1.0%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,228 (5.8%)
5-14 years
2,694 (12.8%)
15-19 years
1,197 (5.7%)
20-24 years
987 (4.7%)
25-34 years
2,330 (11.1%)
35-44 years
3,219 (15.3%)
45-54 years
2,902 (13.8%)
55-64 years
2,443 (11.6%)
65-74 years
2,299 (10.9%)
75-84 years
1,250 (5.9%)
85+ years
507 (2.4%)

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