Parkville

VIC 3052 • Greater Melbourne

7,074
Population (2021)
$30,472
Median Income
4.05 km²
Area
36m
Elevation

About Parkville

Parkville is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Victoria, located within the Melbourne (City) area. With a population of 7,074 and a median income of $30,472, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.05 km² at an elevation of 36m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Melbourne.

Located within Greater Melbourne, the suburb offers convenient access to the CBD, public transport, and major amenities. Local cafes, shops, and green spaces contribute to a liveable neighbourhood environment. Parkville combines Melbourne's renowned lifestyle with suburban comfort.

Parkville falls under postcode 3052 and is governed by Melbourne Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Melbourne (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3052
Urban Area
Melbourne - Central
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.79°, 144.95°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.05 km²
Elevation
36m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$396
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
26 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,409
Census 2021
7,074
4.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,724
Income 2021
$30,472
34.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,109
Born Overseas 2,647

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 342
  • 2. England 237
  • 3. India 193
  • 4. Malaysia 184
  • 5. New Zealand 156
  • 6. United States 95
  • 7. Singapore 85
  • 8. Hong Kong 84
  • 9. Vietnam 80
  • 10. Indonesia 58
  • 11. Sri Lanka 56
  • 12. Philippines 52
  • 13. Iran 51
  • 14. South Korea 49
  • 15. Italy 46

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,068
Australian 1,760
Irish 974
Chinese 935
Scottish 730
Italian 324
German 297
Indian 278
Vietnamese 130
Greek 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,669
Both parents born in Australia
3,066
Both parents born overseas
984
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
55.9%
Christianity
26.1%
Islam
3.9%
Buddhism
3.3%
Hinduism
2.4%
Judaism
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
178 (2.5%)
5-14 years
292 (4.1%)
15-19 years
1,238 (17.5%)
20-24 years
1,519 (21.5%)
25-34 years
1,654 (23.4%)
35-44 years
724 (10.2%)
45-54 years
415 (5.9%)
55-64 years
365 (5.2%)
65-74 years
321 (4.5%)
75-84 years
222 (3.1%)
85+ years
149 (2.1%)

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