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Melbourne Airport

VIC 3045 • Victoria

64
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.04 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
SuburbanCBD-AdjacentCommuter Belt
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About Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is a locality in Melbourne's north-western suburbs, encompassing the Melbourne Airport precinct approximately 22 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD in the Hume City Council area. Covering around 27 square kilometres, the locality is dominated by Tullamarine Airport — one of Australia's busiest international and domestic airports — along with associated aviation infrastructure, freight facilities, and commercial and industrial development. With a small residential population of around 64 people, the locality primarily serves a transient and employment-focused community working in aviation, logistics, and hospitality.

Melbourne Airport handles tens of millions of passengers annually and is a major hub for Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and numerous international carriers. The precinct includes the DFO shopping centre, multiple hotels, car rental facilities, and extensive freight and logistics operations. Residents and workers enjoy close proximity to Melbourne's western and northern suburbs, with the Western Ring Road (M80) and Tullamarine Freeway (M2) providing fast access to the CBD and beyond.

Melbourne Airport falls under postcode 3045 and is governed by the Hume Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calwell, while state elections fall under the Sunbury (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3045
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hume
Federal Electorate
Calwell
State Electorate
Sunbury (Western Metropolitan)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.67°, 144.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.04 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Airport West Station (future)
5 km
N/A — car or bus required

Bus Services

  • SkyBus, Route 901, 900 — Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross) 25-40 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
22 km
By Train
No rail to airport currently; rail link under construction
By Car (Peak)
30-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Tullamarine Freeway (M2) provides direct access to Melbourne CBD; SkyBus operates frequently

Walkability Car-Dependent

The airport precinct is car and bus-oriented; most movement is by vehicle or airport shuttle service.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
64
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 66.4%
Motor vehicle theft
514.6 / 100k
2yr Up 88.6% 10yr Down 13.5%
Non-FV assault
287.6 / 100k
2yr Up 10.6% 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
2.5 / 100k
2yr Down 45.3% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
1,209.7 / 100k
2yr Up 80.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Hume →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melbourne Airport known for? +

Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is one of Australia's busiest airports, serving as Melbourne's primary international and domestic aviation hub and a major logistics and freight gateway.

How far is Melbourne Airport from the Melbourne CBD? +

Melbourne Airport is approximately 22 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, typically a 25-40 minute drive via the Tullamarine Freeway (M2) depending on traffic.

Does Melbourne Airport have public transport? +

Melbourne Airport is served by the SkyBus express service to Southern Cross Station (CBD) and various bus routes. A dedicated airport rail link is currently under development by the Victorian Government.

What is the population of Melbourne Airport? +

According to the 2021 Census, the Melbourne Airport locality has a small residential population of approximately 64 people, with the area primarily serving aviation workers and passengers.

What shops and services are at Melbourne Airport? +

Melbourne Airport features the DFO Essendon and DFO Melbourne Airport outlet shopping centres, multiple hotels and restaurants, car rental facilities, and a full range of international and domestic terminal amenities.

What is the postcode for Melbourne Airport? +

The postcode for Melbourne Airport, VIC is 3045.

Is Melbourne Airport a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Melbourne Airport is part of the Hume 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.