Monash

The area that is now the City of Monash was predominantly farmland until the 1950s. Today, it is one of Melbourne's most populous municipalities, with more than 155,060 residents. It is also one of Melbourne's most cosmopolitan areas, with 36 percent of residents having moved there from more than 30 different countries. Monash University and the Monash Medical Centre, which is renowned for its innovative medical research, are both located in the City of Monash.

Population: 161,241

Cultural diversity: Around 39.7 percent of people living in Monash were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Monash from:

  • China (5.2%)
  • Greece (3.0%)
  • India (2.9%)
  • Malaysia (2.9%)
  • England (2.7%)

Main suburbs:

  • Chadstone
  • Oakleigh
  • Glen Waverley
  • Mulgrave
  • Clayton

Location: 20 km south east of city centre

Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Monash. There is one university and two Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.

Healthcare: There are two hospitals in Monash

Major industries:

  • Education and research
  • Machinery and equipment wholesaling
  • Chemical and motor vehicle manufacturing
  • Printing and printing services

Cost of housing:

Type of housing Median purchase price Median rental price
Unit/apartment $437,750 $280 per week (2 bedroom flat)
House $595,000 $325 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 Monash City Council website.

Last updated: 16 February 2009

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