Boroondara
The City of Boroondara includes some of Melbourne's greenest suburbs. It covers an area of more than 60 square kilometres and is the geographical centre of the metropolitan region. Although it has a diverse urban mix of ages, a greater number of Boroondara's residents are aged between 35 and 49 years, with a high proportion of older adults without children.
Population: 154,450
Cultural diversity: Around 25.6 percent of people living in Boroondara were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Boroondara from:
- England (3.3%)
- China (2.7%)
- India (1.7%)
- Malaysia (1.7%)
- New Zealand (1.5%)
Main suburbs:
- Hawthorn
- Camberwell
- Kew
- Balwyn
- Glen Iris
- Surrey Hills
Location: 5 km east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Boroondara. There are two universities and one Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institution in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There are six hospitals in Boroondara.
Major industries:
- Building construction
- Air and space transport
- Machinery and equipment wholesaling
- Publishing
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $481,500 | $315 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $1,157,500 | $455 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 Boroondara City Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria