Sydenham

VIC 3037 • Greater Melbourne

10,578
Population (2021)
$37,648
Median Income
3.56 kmΒ²
Area
112m
Elevation
MulticulturalEstablishedShopping AccessFamily-Friendly

About Sydenham

Sydenham is an established suburb in Melbourne's northwest, 21 kilometres from the CBD in Brimbank. Watergardens station provides city access, while the Watergardens Town Centre offers comprehensive shopping. The suburb has matured from a 1990s growth area into an established multicultural community.

Life here centres on family living and multicultural diversityβ€”Indian, Vietnamese, and African communities have established roots, creating diverse food and cultural options. The shopping centre serves as community hub. Sydenham attracts families seeking established western suburbs living with good train access.

Sydenham falls under postcode 3037 and is governed by Brimbank Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sydenham (Western Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3037
Urban Area
Keilor
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.70Β°, 144.77Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
3.56 kmΒ²
Elevation
112m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    399 Melton Highway Sydenham 3037 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$369
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,680
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
10,838
Census 2021
10,578
2.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,992
Income 2021
$37,648
21.5% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,646
Born Overseas 4,485

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 1,044
  • 2. Philippines 359
  • 3. Vietnam 219
  • 4. North Macedonia 194
  • 5. Malta 187
  • 6. Sri Lanka 173
  • 7. Italy 171
  • 8. New Zealand 164
  • 9. Croatia 159
  • 10. England 121
  • 11. China 119
  • 12. Egypt 113
  • 13. Greece 75
  • 14. Pakistan 58
  • 15. Iraq 49

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,822
English 1,630
Italian 970
Indian 868
Maltese 645
Filipino 501
Chinese 479
Irish 392
Greek 391
Macedonian 384

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,473
Both parents born in Australia
6,584
Both parents born overseas
1,001
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
53.4%
No Religion
21.4%
Islam
5.4%
Sikhism
5.1%
Hinduism
4.4%
Buddhism
4.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
582 (5.5%)
5-14 years
1,168 (11.0%)
15-19 years
654 (6.2%)
20-24 years
830 (7.8%)
25-34 years
1,725 (16.3%)
35-44 years
1,391 (13.1%)
45-54 years
1,445 (13.7%)
55-64 years
1,309 (12.4%)
65-74 years
762 (7.2%)
75-84 years
439 (4.2%)
85+ years
284 (2.7%)

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