# Knox

Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Located in: Victoria › Greater Melbourne

Area: 118 km²

A much higher proportion of people are born overseas in Knox than in most similar areas. This large community is increasingly diverse, with a significant rise in residents who speak a language other than English at home. Most families live in large, detached houses and enjoy high typical incomes. The area is a well-established part of Greater Melbourne where the typical resident is now 40 years old.

## Demographics & Identity

The population has grown to over 159,000 people, and the community is getting older as the proportion of seniors rose 5.2 points since 2011. This shift is reflected in a typical age of 40, which is slightly older than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 159,148 | +6.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 40 yrs | +5.3% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.6% | +76.9% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 17.9% | +40.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 17.0% | -8.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 9.0% | +24.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 26.7%, Older adults (45–64) 26.4%, Seniors (65+) 17.9%, Children (0–14) 17.0%, Youth (15–24) 11.9%

**Marital status** — Married 51.2%, Never married 33.1%, Divorced 7.9%, Widowed 5.1%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Migration strongly shapes the area, with 33% of people born overseas, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by a significant Chinese community at 14.1%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 33.0% | +18.9% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 64.0%, China 5.3%, India 3.2%, England 3.1%, New Zealand 1.2%, Philippines 1.0%, Vietnam 0.9%, Italy 0.7%, South Africa 0.7%, Nepal 0.1%

**Ancestry** — English 29.6%, Australian 27.8%, Chinese 14.1%, Irish 8.0%, Scottish 7.8%, Italian 4.8%, Indian 4.3%, German 3.8%, Dutch 2.3%, Greek 2.2%, Filipino 1.4%, Vietnamese 1.0%

## Language

Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 28.7% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Mandarin is the most common non-English language spoken.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 28.7% | +36.0% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 4.3% | +12.6% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 68.0%, Mandarin 7.2%, Cantonese 3.5%, Greek 1.1%, Hindi 0.9%, Italian 0.9%, Vietnamese 0.8%, Arabic 0.7%, Punjabi 0.7%, Tagalog 0.4%

## Religion

The community is split almost evenly between Christians (42.7%) and those with no religion (41.6%). The number of people reporting no religion has risen sharply by 17 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.6% | +66.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 42.7%, No religion 41.6%, Not stated 5.0%, Buddhism 4.3%, Hinduism 3.6%, Islam 1.5%, Other religions 1.2%, Judaism 0.1%

## Education & Qualifications

Residents are generally well qualified, with 63.3% having completed Year 12 and 28% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This level of education is higher than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 63.3% | +20.8% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 28.0% | +56.0% since 2011 |
| Schools | 49 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 1.81 | — |
| School enrolments | 19,831 | — |
| Average school size | 405 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,070 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 63.3%, Year 10 12.5%, Year 11 11.5%, Year 9 or below 8.5%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 29.7%, Certificate III / IV 25.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.3%, Postgraduate degree 10.5%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.1%, Certificate I / II 1.5%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 21.3%, Engineering & related 15.4%, Society & culture 11.0%, Health 10.0%, Education 7.9%, Architecture & building 5.8%, Information technology 5.4%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.8%, Creative arts 3.7%, Natural & physical sciences 3.7%, Agriculture & environment 1.4%

## Income

Typical weekly family incomes are higher than most areas at $2,194. The number of households earning $3,000 or more a week has risen 14 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $796 | +33.1% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,884 | +34.5% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,194 | +36.3% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.0% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 23.8% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.2%, $650–$1,499 25.0%, Under $650 13.5%, $3,000–$3,999 12.4%, $4,000 or more 11.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 40.8%, $650–$1,499 32.4%, $1,500–$2,999 18.6%, $3,000 or more 3.5%

## Health & Disability

About 28.9% of people have a long-term health condition, which is a little above the national figure. Asthma and mental health are among the most common reported conditions.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 28.9% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 8.7% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 5.8% | +38.9% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Asthma 8.9%, Other condition 8.8%, Mental health 8.7%, Arthritis 8.3%, Diabetes 5.4%, Heart disease 4.0%, Cancer 2.9%, Lung condition 1.5%, Stroke 1.0%, Dementia 0.8%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 65.5%, One condition 19.9%, Two conditions 6.1%, Three or more 2.9%

## Community Participation

More people provide unpaid care here than in most other areas, including 27.8% who care for children. However, the number of volunteers has fallen 3.7 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 13.2% | -21.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.3% | +22.6% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 27.8% | -3.9% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 1.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.7% | -5.0% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations people in the area have an unemployment rate of 7.7%, which is well below the national figure. Their typical personal income is also a little above the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 1,022 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 44.6% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 7.7% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $667 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,698 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.1% | — |

## Family & Households

Homes in Knox are larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home and a much lower rate of people living alone compared to the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | -3.6% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.8% | +1.3% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 21.2% | +10.2% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 62.5%, Couples without children 23.7%, One-parent families 12.8%, Other families 1.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 32.0%, 1 person 21.2%, 4 people 19.0%, 3 people 18.5%, 5 people 6.7%, 6 or more 2.6%

## Housing & Dwellings

The area is dominated by separate houses, and 84% of homes have three or more bedrooms. While renting is much less common here than across the nation, typical weekly rents have risen $100 since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | +33.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | +15.4% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 21.3% | +22.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 34.3% | 0.0% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 83.3% | -4.4% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 84.0% | -1.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 41.0%, Owned outright 34.3%, Rented 21.3%, Other tenure 2.2%, Not stated 1.2%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 83.3%, Townhouse / semi-detached 13.9%, Flat or apartment 2.7%, Other dwelling 0.1%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 44.3%, 4 bedrooms 31.8%, 2 bedrooms 13.0%, 5 or more 8.0%, 1 bedroom 1.8%, Studio / none 0.1%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 64.8%, $200–$349 16.7%, Under $200 7.5%, $550–$749 6.1%, $750 or more 1.3%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 37.4%, $1,000–$1,799 24.9%, $3,000 or more 17.2%, Under $1,000 14.6%

## Transport & Vehicles

Cars are essential for most, with 42.9% of homes having two vehicles. Despite this, a quarter of the workforce now works from home, a massive increase from 3% in 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 3.8% | -12.4% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 25.2% | +727.7% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 1.7% | -56.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 797 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 5.01 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,211.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 58 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 4 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 30 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 54.4%, Worked at home 25.2%, Car (passenger) 3.4%, Train 1.1%, Walked 0.8%, Bus 0.6%, Bicycle 0.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 42.9%, 1 vehicle 31.0%, 3 vehicles 14.2%, 4 or more 8.0%, No vehicle 3.8%

## Migration & Movement

The community is relatively stable, as the proportion of people who moved in the last five years is much lower than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 32.0% | +9.6% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 8.6% | -21.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

More adults are working or looking for work here than in most similar areas. Full-time employment is slightly above the national average, with many working in health care or retail.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | -2.7% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 64.6% | -3.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 60.3% | -5.3% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 13.9%, Retail trade 10.7%, Construction 10.3%, Manufacturing 8.9%, Education & training 8.7%, Professional & technical 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.2%, Public administration & safety 4.5%, Wholesale trade 4.5%, Finance & insurance 4.0%, Other services 4.0%, Transport & warehousing 3.5%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Media & telecommunications 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.4%, Arts & recreation 1.3%, Electricity, gas & water 1.1%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.3%, Mining 0.1%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 23.5%, Clerical & administrative 14.5%, Technicians & trades 14.4%, Managers 12.9%, Community & personal service 10.3%, Sales workers 9.4%, Labourers 7.9%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.4%

## Economy & Advantage

The area is one of the largest at this level with over 163,000 people, though its recent growth rate of 2% is well below the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Population estimate | 163,794 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 2.0% | — |

## Environment & Climate

The area is much wetter than the state average, with 898mm of annual rainfall. It also tends to have slightly lower maximum temperatures than other typical areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 898 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 20.2 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 10.4 | — |

## Walkability

Knox is very walkable, with 95.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and nearly every home within 15 minutes of a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 6.9 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 89.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 82.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 95.7% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 90.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 79.6% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 23.6 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 225 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.1% | — |

## Schools serving Knox

49 schools, 19,831 students, average ICSEA 1,070.

By sector: Government 33, Catholic 10, Independent 6

By type: Primary 35, Secondary 8, Combined 6

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Waverley Christian College | Independent | Combined | — | 2,370 |
| Rowville Secondary College | Government | Secondary | — | 1,887 |
| Wantirna College | Government | Secondary | — | 1,458 |
| St Joseph's College | Catholic | Secondary | — | 991 |
| The Knox School | Independent | Combined | — | 764 |
| Templeton Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 720 |
| St Andrews Christian College | Independent | Combined | — | 719 |
| The Basin Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 583 |
| Regency Park Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 537 |
| Park Ridge Primary School | Government | Primary | — | 527 |

## Areas within Knox

[Bayswater](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011251/bayswater) · [Boronia](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011446/boronia) · [Ferntree Gully (South) - Upper Ferntree Gully](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011448/ferntree-gully-upper-ferntree-gully) · [Ferntree Gully - North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011447/ferntree-gully-north) · [Knoxfield - Scoresby](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011254/knoxfield-scoresby) · [Lysterfield](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011255/lysterfield) · [Rowville - Central](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011256/rowville-central) · [Rowville - North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011257/rowville-north) · [Rowville - South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011258/rowville-south) · [The Basin](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011449/the-basin) · [Wantirna](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011259/wantirna) · [Wantirna South](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/211011260/wantirna-south)

## Nearby areas

[Whitehorse - East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21104/whitehorse-east) · [Maroondah](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21103/maroondah) · [Monash](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21205/monash) · [Manningham - East](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21102/manningham-east) · [Dandenong](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21204/dandenong) · [Whitehorse - West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/20703/whitehorse-west) · [Casey - North](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21202/casey-north) · [Manningham - West](https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/20702/manningham-west)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa3/21101/knox