Rowville
VIC 3178 • Greater Melbourne
About Rowville
Rowville is Melbourne's quintessential family suburb, a substantial community of 33,500 in the Knox municipality, located 28 kilometres southeast of the CBD. Though lacking direct rail access, strong bus connections to Dandenong and Huntingdale stations serve commuters. The suburb sits at the gateway to the Dandenong Ranges, with streets rising into the foothills and some properties offering stunning valley views.
Stud Park Shopping Centre anchors the suburb's retail, while numerous parks, playgrounds, and the Tirhatuan Wetlands provide outdoor recreation. The community is family-focused, with quality schools and extensive sporting facilities. Rowville attracts established families seeking space, newer homes, and proximity to the Dandenongs, often trading inner-suburban convenience for backyards, cul-de-sacs, and a community where children can grow up with space to play.
Rowville falls under postcode 3178 and is governed by Knox Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rowville (South-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesStud Park Shopping Centre Cnr Stud Road & Fullham Road Rowville 3178 VIC -
WoolworthsStud Park Shopping Centre , Stud Road Rowville 3178 VIC -
ALDI1100 Wellington Road, Rowville VIC 3178
Schools
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Buckingham Drive
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Murrindal Drive (Cnr Karoo Rd)
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Wentworth Avenue
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Paratea Drive
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Paratea Drive
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Humphreys Way
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2 Taylors Lane
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
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Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,601
- 2. Sri Lanka 1,180
- 3. India 1,072
- 4. England 902
- 5. Malaysia 821
- 6. New Zealand 391
- 7. Vietnam 352
- 8. Italy 342
- 9. Philippines 310
- 10. South Africa 286
- 11. Egypt 268
- 12. Hong Kong 238
- 13. Iran 232
- 14. Singapore 204
- 15. Greece 185
Ancestry 2021 Census
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