Reservoir
VIC 3073 • Greater Melbourne
About Reservoir
Reservoir is Melbourne's multicultural northern heartland, a diverse suburb of over 51,000 residents located 12 kilometres from the CBD in Darebin. The South Morang train line provides excellent city access, and the suburb is experiencing significant gentrification while maintaining its working-class character. Streets blend post-war homes with newer developments and an increasing number of cafes and bars.
This is Melbourne's most authentic multicultural suburb—Greek, Italian, and Vietnamese communities have built genuine neighbourhoods here over generations, creating an exceptional food scene along Broadway and High Street. Recent years have seen young professionals and artists arrive, adding craft breweries and third-wave coffee to the established trattorias and bakeries. Reservoir attracts those who value diversity, affordability, and genuine community character over polish.
Reservoir falls under postcode 3073 and is governed by Darebin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Preston (Northern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesSpring Street Reservoir 3073 VIC
Schools
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Robins Avenue
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Robins Avenue
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12 Robb Street
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2-6 Dundee Street
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Merrilands Road
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16-18 Gertz Avenue
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855 Plenty Road
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Boldrewood Parade
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Duffy Street
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Carrington Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Italy 2,812
- 2. India 1,873
- 3. China 1,566
- 4. Greece 1,237
- 5. Vietnam 999
- 6. Nepal 690
- 7. New Zealand 666
- 8. England 645
- 9. Lebanon 614
- 10. Philippines 507
- 11. North Macedonia 473
- 12. Malaysia 304
- 13. Sri Lanka 262
- 14. Pakistan 224
- 15. Iran 223
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)