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Oak Park

VIC 3046 • Greater Melbourne

6,714
Population (2021)
$51,740
Median Income
2.03 km²
Area
78m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyInner NorthMulticulturalTrain ConnectedAffordable

About Oak Park

Oak Park is a compact northern suburb just 11 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD, nestled within the City of Merri-bek. With a population of around 6,700, this post-war neighbourhood developed rapidly in the 1950s and 60s after its railway station opened. The community is predominantly Australian-born with notable Italian heritage, alongside growing Indian, Chinese, and Turkish populations that reflect the area's evolving multicultural character.

Life in Oak Park centres on quiet family living with excellent city connectivity. The Craigieburn line delivers commuters to the CBD in under 25 minutes, while the Moonee Ponds Creek Trail offers cyclists and walkers a leafy corridor through the suburb. Winifred Street's local shops serve daily needs, and the nearby Oak Park Sports Centre supports an active community football culture. The suburb attracts young families and professionals seeking an affordable, unpretentious neighbourhood with genuine inner-north accessibility.

Oak Park falls under postcode 3046 and is governed by Moreland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3046
Urban Area
Moreland - North
LGA
Moreland
Federal Electorate
Maribyrnong
State Electorate
Broadmeadows (Northern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.72°, 144.92°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.03 km²
Elevation
78m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Oak Park
0.5 km
6 min
Pascoe Vale
1.2 km
15 min
Glenroy
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • 513 — Eltham to Glenroy via Lower Plenty Cross-suburban service
  • 514 — Eltham to Glenroy via Greensborough Cross-suburban service
  • 542 — Roxburgh Park to Pascoe Vale via Broadmeadows North-south connector

Commute to Melbourne

Distance
11 km
By Train
22-25 min to Flinders Street
By Bus
N/A direct - use train
By Car (Peak)
30-45 min via Pascoe Vale Rd
By Car (Off-Peak)
18-25 min

🛣️ Train every 20 mins peak; Craigieburn line direct to City Loop

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local shops on Winifred St; most errands require short drives or train

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$401
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,205
Census 2021
6,714
▲ 8.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,260
Income 2021
$51,740
▲ 31.8% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,162
Born Overseas 2,298

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 285
  • 2. Nepal 203
  • 3. China 151
  • 4. Italy 143
  • 5. Turkey 133
  • 6. England 110
  • 7. Philippines 106
  • 8. Sri Lanka 99
  • 9. New Zealand 92
  • 10. Pakistan 57
  • 11. Vietnam 55
  • 12. Malaysia 53
  • 13. Greece 52
  • 14. Lebanon 52
  • 15. Indonesia 31

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,593
Australian 1,412
Italian 862
Irish 609
Scottish 437
Indian 375
Chinese 343
Greek 231
German 195
Filipino 146

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,358
Both parents born in Australia
3,321
Both parents born overseas
773
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.6%
No Religion
34.2%
Hinduism
6.6%
Islam
6.5%
Buddhism
2.9%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
436 (6.5%)
5-14 years
687 (10.2%)
15-19 years
290 (4.3%)
20-24 years
487 (7.3%)
25-34 years
1,266 (18.9%)
35-44 years
1,222 (18.2%)
45-54 years
812 (12.1%)
55-64 years
696 (10.4%)
65-74 years
410 (6.1%)
75-84 years
260 (3.9%)
85+ years
152 (2.3%)

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