South Morang

VIC 3752 • Greater Melbourne

24,989
Population (2021)
$42,848
Median Income
21.45 km²
Area
152m
Elevation
Growth SuburbRail ConnectedFamily-FriendlyShopping Hub

About South Morang

South Morang is a thriving growth suburb of nearly 25,000 in Whittlesea, 22 kilometres northeast of Melbourne's CBD. The terminus of the South Morang train line provides excellent metropolitan connectivity, distinguishing it from other growth areas. The suburb has developed rapidly from the 2000s, with newer estates joining established areas around Westfield Plenty Valley.

Westfield Plenty Valley provides significant retail, while the Peter Ross-Edwards Causeway connects to surrounding suburbs. Parks and new schools serve the growing family population. South Morang attracts young families seeking modern homes with genuine train access, avoiding the car-dependency of other growth suburbs. It's outer suburban living with urban-quality transport.

South Morang falls under postcode 3752 and is governed by Whittlesea Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mill Park (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
3752
Urban Area
Whittlesea
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.64°, 145.08°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
21.45 km²
Elevation
152m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr McDonalds Road & Civic Drive South Morang 3752 VIC
  • Woolworths
    330-342 Mcdonalds Road South Morang 3752 VIC

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,900
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
24,060
Census 2021
24,989
3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,556
Income 2021
$42,848
17.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 16,442
Born Overseas 7,875

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,613
  • 2. Italy 598
  • 3. North Macedonia 598
  • 4. Sri Lanka 417
  • 5. Philippines 339
  • 6. Iran 320
  • 7. England 302
  • 8. China 293
  • 9. Iraq 249
  • 10. New Zealand 247
  • 11. Greece 199
  • 12. Malaysia 144
  • 13. Vietnam 133
  • 14. Lebanon 131
  • 15. Egypt 120

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 5,540
English 4,705
Italian 4,131
Indian 1,980
Macedonian 1,821
Irish 1,369
Greek 1,283
Scottish 1,102
Chinese 840
Maltese 649

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,918
Both parents born in Australia
12,561
Both parents born overseas
2,722
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
56.4%
No Religion
24.5%
Hinduism
5.5%
Islam
4.4%
Buddhism
2.2%
Sikhism
2.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,509 (6.0%)
5-14 years
3,711 (14.9%)
15-19 years
1,818 (7.3%)
20-24 years
1,676 (6.7%)
25-34 years
3,299 (13.2%)
35-44 years
3,971 (15.9%)
45-54 years
3,783 (15.1%)
55-64 years
2,520 (10.1%)
65-74 years
1,530 (6.1%)
75-84 years
795 (3.2%)
85+ years
380 (1.5%)

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