Whittlesea
Whittlesea City Council covers Melbourne's northern suburbs. The majority of the municipality's overseas population is from Greece, Macedonia and Italy, with one-third of Victoria's Macedonian community residing in the area. Almost half of the community nominates ancestry from non-English speaking countries, with one or both parents born overseas. The City's southern areas (Thomastown and Lalor) are considered very urban and industrial, while the northern area, which takes in the Whittlesea township, is rural.
Population: 129,525
Cultural diversity: Around 32.7 percent of people living in Whittlesea were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Whittlesea from:
- Italy (5.2%)
- Macedonia (4.5%)
- Greece (3.4%)
- Vietnam (1.8%)
- India (1.4%)
Main suburbs:
- Whittlesea
- Epping
- South Morang
- Mill Park
- Thomastown
Location: 20 km north of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Whittlesea. There are no 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 is one hospital in Whittlesea
Major industries:
- Education
- Retail
- Agribusiness
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $275,700 | $215 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $324,000 | $270 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 Whittlesea City Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria