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Knoxfield

VIC 3180 • Greater Melbourne

7,645
Population (2021)
$91,624
Median Household Income
5.46 km²
Area
$421/wk
Median Rent
SuburbanMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyEstablishedMid-Range

About Knoxfield

Knoxfield is a quiet residential suburb in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs, situated within the City of Knox approximately 30 kilometres south-east of the CBD. With a population of 7,645 spread across 5.5 square kilometres, the suburb has a median age of 41 and a median household income of $1,762 per week. The area has a notably multicultural character, with strong Chinese, Indian and Malaysian communities that have shaped the suburb's demographic make-up over recent decades.

Knoxfield is well-positioned for access to Westfield Knox City, one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres, as well as the Bayswater and Boronia train lines via surrounding suburbs. Families are drawn to the area for its good selection of government and non-government schools, and local parks provide green space for recreation. A largely residential feel, with a mix of established homes and newer developments, makes Knoxfield a practical and comfortable base in Melbourne's eastern growth corridor.

Knoxfield falls under postcode 3180 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rowville (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3180
Urban Area
Wantrina - Rowville - Ferntree Gully
LGA / Council
Knox
Federal Electorate
Aston
State Electorate
Rowville (South-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.89°, 145.25°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
5.46 km²
Elevation
94m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Knoxfield for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$1.17M
14 sales · ▲ 24.5% YoY
🏢Unit / Apartment
$793K
16 sales · ▼ 5% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$421
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
41 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

20 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Boronia
3 km
N/A
Bayswater
4 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Route 752, 753 — Boronia and Knox City 10-15 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
45-55 min from Boronia station (Belgrave Line to Flinders Street)
By Car (Peak)
35-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-35 min

🛣️ Eastlink provides fast freeway access. Local buses connect to Belgrave Line stations.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Spread-out suburb with limited walkable amenities; bus services connect to nearby shopping and stations.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Knox Local Government Area, which contains Knoxfield. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
285.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 10.3%
Motor vehicle theft
279.8 / 100k
2yr Up 172.7% 10yr Down 13.7%
Non-FV assault
180.5 / 100k
2yr Down 10.2% 10yr Up 16.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
3.7 / 100k
2yr Up 18.3% 10yr Up 95.5%
Steal from vehicle
874.2 / 100k
2yr Up 72.9% 10yr Down 20.8%
View all offence subgroups for Knox →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,462
Census 2021
7,645
▲ 2.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$32,864
Personal Income 2021
$39,728
▲ 20.9% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$39,728 / yr
$764/wk
Household
$91,624 / yr
$1762/wk
Family
$107,380 / yr
$2065/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,659
Born Overseas 2,770

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 531
  • 2. India 275
  • 3. England 235
  • 4. Malaysia 228
  • 5. Sri Lanka 183
  • 6. Hong Kong 116
  • 7. Philippines 108
  • 8. New Zealand 81
  • 9. Iran 78
  • 10. Vietnam 73

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,129
Australian 1,950
Chinese 1,417
Irish 622
Scottish 566
Indian 341
German 302
Italian 274
Dutch 189
Greek 168

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,879
Both parents born in Australia
3,713
Both parents born overseas
820
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.8%
No Religion
40.6%
Buddhism
4.5%
Hinduism
4.1%
Islam
1.6%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
394 (5.2%)
5-14 years
885 (11.6%)
15-19 years
462 (6.0%)
20-24 years
454 (5.9%)
25-34 years
934 (12.2%)
35-44 years
1,125 (14.7%)
45-54 years
992 (13.0%)
55-64 years
900 (11.8%)
65-74 years
806 (10.5%)
75-84 years
563 (7.4%)
85+ years
129 (1.7%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Knoxfield known for? +

Knoxfield is known as a quiet residential suburb in Melbourne's outer east, well-positioned for access to Westfield Knox City, one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres. It also has several well-regarded primary and secondary schools.

How far is Knoxfield from Melbourne CBD? +

Knoxfield is approximately 30 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, around a 35-55 minute drive via Eastlink or approximately 45-55 minutes by train from Boronia station on the Belgrave Line.

Does Knoxfield have public transport? +

Knoxfield is served by local bus routes connecting to Boronia and Bayswater stations on the Belgrave Line, approximately 3-4 kilometres away, providing train services to Melbourne CBD.

What is the population of Knoxfield? +

According to the 2021 Census, Knoxfield has a population of approximately 7,645 residents, with a family-oriented multicultural demographic typical of Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs.

Is Knoxfield a good place to live? +

Knoxfield suits families seeking affordable housing in Melbourne's outer east with good schools, proximity to Westfield Knox City, and Eastlink access. The suburb offers a quiet, suburban lifestyle with reasonable connectivity.

What is the postcode for Knoxfield? +

The postcode for Knoxfield is 3180.

What is the average income in Knoxfield? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Knoxfield is about $764 per week (around $39,700 per year). The median household income is $1,762 per week and the median family income is $2,065 per week.

What is the median house price in Knoxfield? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $1,170,000, up 24.5% year-on-year, and the median unit/apartment price is $793,300, down 5% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Knoxfield? +

The median age in Knoxfield is 41. The largest age group is 35–44 (1,125 residents, around 15%). Around 23% of residents are under 20 and about 20% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Knoxfield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Knoxfield is part of the Knox LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Knoxfield? +

In Knoxfield, the median weekly rent is $421, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000 (2021 Census).