Maribyrnong
The City of Maribyrnong is Melbourne's smallest and most densely populated municipality. By the year 2011, the population will have grown to approximately 72,000. Maribyrnong’s population comprises residents from more than 135 different countries, and more than 80 languages are spoken. The nine main languages within the City are Vietnamese, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Macedonian, Spanish, Mandarin, Serbian and Croatian. The median age of residents is 35 years.
Population: 63,141
Cultural diversity: Around 38.8 percent of people living in Maribyrnong were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Maribyrnong from:
- Vietnam (9.7%)
- China (2.6%)
- India (2.6%)
- Italy (2.0%)
- England (1.9%)
Main suburbs:
- Maribyrnong
- Footscray
- Yarraville
- Braybrook
- Tottenham
Location: 7 km east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Maribyrnong. 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 two hospitals in Maribyrnong.
Major industries:
- Education
- Health
- Retail
- Manufacturing
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $310,000 | $245 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $469,000 | $300 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 Maribyrnong City Council website.
Migration tools
Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria