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Murrumbeena

VIC 3163 • Greater Melbourne

9,996
Population (2021)
$53,820
Median Income
2.63 km²
Area
48m
Elevation
Village FeelFamily-FriendlyWalkableInner SoutheastCafes

About Murrumbeena

Murrumbeena is a charming inner-southeastern suburb of nearly 10,000 residents in the City of Glen Eira, located 13 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. The recently elevated Murrumbeena Station on the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines provides excellent city access, while the removal of level crossings has transformed the suburb's connectivity. With solid median incomes and a village atmosphere, it offers an accessible entry point to Glen Eira's established suburban character.

The heart of Murrumbeena beats along its shopping village on Murrumbeena Road, where artisan cafes, wine bars, and boutique retailers create genuine community character. Boyd Park and numerous reserves provide green space, while walking distance to Chadstone Shopping Centre adds retail convenience. The suburb attracts young families, professionals, and downsizers who appreciate the village feel, excellent schools, and that sweet spot of accessibility without sacrificing character.

Murrumbeena falls under postcode 3163 and is governed by Glen Eira Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3163
Urban Area
Glen Eira
LGA
Glen Eira
Federal Electorate
Hotham
State Electorate
Oakleigh (Southern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.90°, 145.07°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.63 km²
Elevation
48m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Murrumbeena
0.3 km
4 min
Hughesdale
1 km
12 min
Carnegie
1.2 km
15 min
Caulfield
2 km
25 min

Bus Services

  • 767 — Southland via Caulfield 25 min
  • 903 — SmartBus Mordialloc to Altona Orbital route
  • 625 — Chadstone Shopping Centre 10 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
13 km
By Train
25-30 min to Flinders Street
By Bus
45-50 min via connecting services
By Car (Peak)
35-45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Elevated premium station with excellent facilities; trains every 10 min peak

Walkability Very Walkable

Village shopping strip within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$386
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,926
Census 2021
9,996
▲ 0.7% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$40,560
Income 2021
$53,820
▲ 32.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,311
Born Overseas 3,450

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 583
  • 2. China 399
  • 3. Greece 223
  • 4. England 211
  • 5. New Zealand 154
  • 6. Malaysia 122
  • 7. Vietnam 106
  • 8. Sri Lanka 104
  • 9. South Africa 86
  • 10. Philippines 79
  • 11. Nepal 76
  • 12. Italy 70
  • 13. Indonesia 64
  • 14. South Korea 62
  • 15. Hong Kong 57

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,602
Australian 2,368
Irish 1,081
Chinese 993
Scottish 837
Greek 780
Indian 649
Italian 597
German 346
Polish 189

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,744
Both parents born in Australia
4,663
Both parents born overseas
1,332
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.8%
Christianity
40.4%
Hinduism
5.9%
Judaism
3.4%
Buddhism
3.0%
Islam
1.3%
Sikhism
0.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
514 (5.1%)
5-14 years
1,099 (11.0%)
15-19 years
469 (4.7%)
20-24 years
697 (7.0%)
25-34 years
1,725 (17.3%)
35-44 years
1,565 (15.7%)
45-54 years
1,357 (13.6%)
55-64 years
1,137 (11.4%)
65-74 years
803 (8.0%)
75-84 years
422 (4.2%)
85+ years
201 (2.0%)

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