Greenvale

VIC 3059 • Greater Melbourne

21,274
Population (2021)
$41,392
Median Income
30.56 km²
Area
178m
Elevation
EstablishedNear AirportFamily-FriendlyNorthern Melbourne

About Greenvale

Greenvale is an established northern suburb of 21,300 in Hume, located 21 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Though lacking direct rail, the suburb developed from the 1990s as a quality residential area near the airport, featuring larger blocks and family homes. The community has matured into a comfortable suburban environment.

Greenvale Shopping Centre serves local needs, while proximity to the airport suits frequent travellers. The suburb has an increasingly multicultural character with significant Indian and Middle Eastern populations. Greenvale attracts families seeking established housing in the north with space and relative value, often working in airport-related or logistics industries while appreciating the suburb's mature infrastructure.

Greenvale falls under postcode 3059 and is governed by Hume Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Greenvale (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3059
Urban Area
Craigieburn - Sunbury
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.63°, 144.87°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
30.56 km²
Elevation
178m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Greenvale Drive Greenvale 3059 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,466
Census 2021
21,274
37.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,892
Income 2021
$41,392
18.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,473
Born Overseas 7,183

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Iraq 827
  • 2. Turkey 810
  • 3. Italy 730
  • 4. India 472
  • 5. Sri Lanka 469
  • 6. Lebanon 378
  • 7. Philippines 259
  • 8. Pakistan 201
  • 9. Egypt 182
  • 10. England 173
  • 11. Malta 154
  • 12. New Zealand 150
  • 13. Greece 142
  • 14. Iran 137
  • 15. Croatia 122

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Italian 4,402
Australian 3,666
English 2,747
Lebanese 1,019
Maltese 884
Greek 825
Indian 769
Irish 707
Scottish 559
Filipino 389

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,425
Both parents born in Australia
12,633
Both parents born overseas
2,537
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
55.7%
Islam
19.5%
No Religion
14.8%
Buddhism
2.8%
Hinduism
2.2%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,529 (7.2%)
5-14 years
2,994 (14.1%)
15-19 years
1,413 (6.6%)
20-24 years
1,487 (7.0%)
25-34 years
3,128 (14.7%)
35-44 years
3,056 (14.4%)
45-54 years
2,857 (13.4%)
55-64 years
2,574 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,545 (7.3%)
75-84 years
568 (2.7%)
85+ years
120 (0.6%)

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