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Laverton

VIC 3028 • Greater Melbourne

4,760
Population (2021)
$38,376
Median Income
3.76 km²
Area
12m
Elevation
AffordableTrain AccessGrowth SuburbFirst Home BuyersWestern Suburbs

About Laverton

Laverton is a western suburb of Melbourne, 17 km south-west of the CBD, straddling the Cities of Hobsons Bay and Wyndham. With a population of around 4,800 residents, this historically significant suburb was home to RAAF Williams (established 1926), Australia's third oldest air force base. The suburb features a mix of post-war housing and newer developments, with gentrification bringing renewed investment.

Laverton is exceptionally well-connected as the last Zone 1 stop on the Werribee Line, making it attractive for commuters. The suburb has two train stations (Laverton and Aircraft), direct freeway access via the Princes Freeway, and is adjacent to the new Williams Landing development. Local amenities include the Laverton Hub community centre, Melbourne Ballpark, and easy access to Altona Beach. The area attracts first-home buyers and investors seeking value close to the city.

Laverton falls under postcode 3028 and is governed by Hobsons Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Laverton (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3028
Urban Area
Tarneit - Hoppers Crossing
LGA
Hobsons Bay
Federal Electorate
Gellibrand
State Electorate
Laverton (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.86°, 144.77°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.76 km²
Elevation
12m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Laverton
0.3 km
4 min
Aircraft
1.2 km
15 min
Williams Landing
2 km
Werribee Line
Hoppers Crossing
4 km
Werribee Line

Bus Services

  • 411, 412, 495 — Altona, Werribee, Sunshine 20-30 min
  • 496 — Werribee Plaza via Williams Landing 15 min

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
17 km
By Train
25-30 min to Flinders Street (Zone 1 fare)
By Bus
45-60 min
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min via West Gate
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min via West Gate

🛣️ Key advantage: Last Zone 1 station on Werribee Line, offering city commute at lowest fare. Upgraded Aircraft station level crossing removed (2019).

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Main strip along Aviation Road is walkable. Most errands achievable on foot but car useful.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Central Avenue & Merton Street Laverton 3028 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,700
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
32 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,915
Census 2021
4,760
▼ 3.2% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,792
Income 2021
$38,376
▲ 48.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,961
Born Overseas 2,420

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 727
  • 2. Philippines 218
  • 3. Myanmar 145
  • 4. Nepal 145
  • 5. Thailand 143
  • 6. New Zealand 116
  • 7. Vietnam 87
  • 8. England 75
  • 9. China 66
  • 10. Pakistan 65
  • 11. Indonesia 43
  • 12. Malaysia 36
  • 13. Lebanon 26
  • 14. Sri Lanka 22
  • 15. Bangladesh 19

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 848
Australian 714
Indian 543
Irish 274
Filipino 269
Scottish 223
Chinese 189
Vietnamese 112
Italian 106
German 97

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,004
Both parents born in Australia
3,010
Both parents born overseas
344
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
34.9%
No Religion
25.0%
Hinduism
12.4%
Islam
7.5%
Sikhism
5.6%
Buddhism
3.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
309 (6.5%)
5-14 years
444 (9.3%)
15-19 years
191 (4.0%)
20-24 years
436 (9.2%)
25-34 years
1,244 (26.1%)
35-44 years
748 (15.7%)
45-54 years
485 (10.2%)
55-64 years
466 (9.8%)
65-74 years
277 (5.8%)
75-84 years
118 (2.5%)
85+ years
50 (1.1%)

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