Banyule

Comprising 20 suburbs, the City of Banyule is renowned for its open spaces and large number of parklands. It is primarily a residential area, but features some industrial areas.

Population: 114,866

Cultural diversity: Around 25 percent of people living in Banyule were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Banyule from:

  • England (3.0%)
  • Italy (2.2%)
  • China (1.2%)
  • Greece (1.1%)
  • New Zealand (1.0%)

Main suburbs:

  • Ivanhoe
  • Heidelberg
  • Rosanna
  • Bundoora
  • Greensborough

Location: 7 - 21 km north east of city centre

Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Banyule. There are two universities and three Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To search for other private training providers, visit the Skills Victoria website.

Healthcare: There are five hospitals in Bayside.

Major industries:

  • Defence
  • Health
  • Manufacturing

Cost of housing:

Type of housing Median purchase price Median rental price
Unit/apartment $355,000 $270 per week (2 bedroom flat)
House $465,000 $320 per week (3 bedroom house)

The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.

Further information: For more information, visit the Banyule City Council website.




Last updated: 16 February 2009

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