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Melbourne's Indian
community
Melbourne has a vibrant Indian community with

Indian-born migrants making up 3 per cent of
Melbourne’s total population. Since 2001 the
number of Indian-born migrants in Melbourne has
more than tripled.
Indians living in Melbourne love:
• living in Melbourne’s suburbs with safe, accessible transport
• local supermarkets, Indian grocery stores and restaurants

• Melbourne’s festivals, museums and cultural events
• Victoria’s world-class education system
• dining out in Melbourne’s renowned restaurants.
If you’re thinking about migrating to Australia from India, Melbourne could be the perfect home
for you.
Melbourne's Indian community at a glance
35%
of Australia's Indian migrants choose Melbourne (approx)
58,015
Indians have migrated to Victoria since 2011
31 YEARS
average age of Indian migrants
50%
of Indian migrants are families with children and 25% are couples with no children (approx)
46% have Australian citizenship
Top occupations for Melbourne's Indian

community
24.9%
Professionals
13.6%
Clerical and administrative workers
11.9%
Labourers
11.3%
Technicians and trade workers
10.6%
Machinery operators and drivers
Top industries for Melbourne's Indian

community
14.7%
Professional, scientific, technical and administrative
13.1%
Wholesale and retail trade
12.7%
Health care and social assistance
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.4%
Transport, postal and warehousing
Popular regions for Melbourne's Indian

community
• Banyule
The City of Banyule is located between 7 and 21 km north east of Melbourne. 21 suburbs make
up Banyule including Bundoora, Heidelberg and Ivanhoe. Banyule is a great place for those
wanting an active lifestyle with plenty of cycling paths, walking tracks, open spaces and
parklands for residents.
• Bayside
The City of Bayside is located in the south east of the centre of Melbourne and includes
several suburbs near Port Phillip Bay such as Brighton, Beaumaris and Sandringham. Over
90,000 residents reside in Bayside with the average age being 42. Bayside is full of activities
and sights such as some of the best beaches in Melbourne, sports clubs and regular
community events.
• Boroondara
The City of Boroondara is one of the oldest and most culturally diverse areas of Melbourne,
made up of suburbs such as Hawthorn, Camberwell and Kew. Nearly 30 per cent of residents
were born overseas and we can trace their heritage back to more than 150 different countries.
Boroondara has many restaurants, markets and shopping areas and is easy to get around
with a reliable tram network.
• Brimbank
The City of Brimbank is the second largest municipality in metropolitan Melbourne, covering
25 new and established suburbs including Albion, Sunshine and Taylors Lakes. Brimbank is a
culturally diverse area with excellent schools, leisure centres and parks. Brimbank also has a
vibrant arts scene with regular exhibitions and public art spaces.
• Cardinia
The Shire of Cardinia is located on Melbourne’s south eastern edge, connecting metropolitan
Melbourne with the rural areas beyond. Cardinia is divided into three wards that make up its
townships and suburbs such as Pakenham, Beaconsfield and Koo Wee Rup. Cardinia holds
festivals, awards ceremonies and regular community events throughout the year.
• Casey
The City of Casey is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia with nearly 300,000
residents. Located in Melbourne’s south east, 27 suburbs make up Casey including Berwick,
Narre Warren and Lynbrook. Casey has plenty of modern shopping precincts and is full of
places to visit such as Myuna Farm, the Old Cheese Factory and the Wilson Botanic Park.
• Darebin
The City of Darebin is located to the north of Melbourne and has a population of about
150,000 people covering suburbs such as Bundoora, Northcote and Thornbury. Many of
Darebin’s residents come from Sri Lanka, India, Egypt and the Middle East. Darebin also hosts
numerous community events each year.
• Frankston
The City of Frankston is located south east of Melbourne beside Port Phillip Bay and covers 10
suburbs including Carrum Downs, Seaford and Langwarrin. The western boundary of
Frankston is formed by about 10 km of pristine coastline. Beyond the beaches, Frankston
residents enjoy the Indoor Peninsular Regional Aquatic Centre, markets and shopping, and
the annual Sand Sculpting exhibition on the Frankston Waterfront.
• Glen Eira
The City of Glen Eira covers about 38 km2 of Melbourne’s inner east and 15 suburbs, including
Bentleigh, Caulfield and Glen Huntly.
With a population of nearly 150,000, Glen Eira’s Gross Regional Product is valued at A$5.3
billion (representing 1.5% of Victoria’s Gross State Product). Residents of Glen Eira enjoy a
calendar full of regular community events, parks, gardens and galleries.
• Greater Dandenong
The City of Greater Dandenong is located in Melbourne’s south east and is made up of 10
suburbs including Springvale, Dandenong and Noble Park. Greater Dandenong is one of
Melbourne’s most multicultural areas with residents from over 150 birthplaces. Around 60 per
cent of residents were born overseas and nearly two thirds of residents speak languages
other than English at home. Greater Dandenong is full of restaurants, shopping centres and
activities that your family will enjoy.
• Hobsons Bay
The City of Hobsons Bay is located south west of Melbourne, hugging Port Phillip Bay and
covering suburbs like Altona, Laverton and Williamstown. The major seaport of Williamstown
is a major attraction with beaches, shops and restaurants. Hobsons bay caters for its
residents with many playgrounds, sports grounds and cultural projects.
• Hume
The City of Hume is located at metropolitan Melbourne’s northern fringe, just 15 km from the
centre of Melbourne. Hume has a rich history of cultural diversity and today includes
residents from more than 160 countries living across 27 suburbs like Broadmeadows,
Craigieburn and Tullamarine. Melbourne International Airport is located in Hume and is one of
the municipality’s largest employers.
• Kingston
The City of Kingston is located 20 km south of the centre of Melbourne and is home to some of
Victoria’s most beautiful beaches, world class golf courses and stunning wetlands. Over
15,000 businesses are spread across Kingston’s suburbs including Moorabbin, Mentone and
Cheltenham. Locals love to shop at Southland Shopping Centre. They also benefit from the
close proximity to the city, and the great parks and playgrounds available throughout the
area.
• Knox
Located at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges to the east of Melbourne, the City of Knox
covers 114 km2 of area including suburbs such as Bayswater, Ferntree Gully and Rowville. 20
per cent of residents are from non-English speaking backgrounds and there are over 15,000
families with children under 15 years of age. Locals like to use the modern playgrounds, learn
at Knox’s several libraries and shop in the area’s many shopping centres.
• Manningham
The City of Manningham is located in Melbourne’s north east and covers 12 suburbs including
Doncaster, Templestowe and Nunawading. With over 300 parks and reserves, Manningham’s
120,000 residents like to engage in outdoor activities. Manningham also has shopping and
dining precincts, galleries and many bike trails.
• Maribyrnong
The City of Maribyrnong is located west of Melbourne and is the smallest and most densely
populated municipality in Metropolitan Melbourne. Maribyrnong is made up of nine suburbs
including Footscray, Seddon and Braybrook, and has a population of over 80,000 residents.
Maribyrnong locals enjoy the City’s Aquatic Centre, the festivals that are regularly held and
the many sports clubs available.
• Maroondah
The City of Maroondah is located east of Melbourne and is made up of 13 suburbs including
Ringwood, Croydon and Heathmont. Blending both city and country lifestyles, residents in
Maroondah enjoy the shopping, recreation and education opportunities available in
Maroondah. This area is close to both the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
• Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is the centre of Victoria’s business, administrative, cultural and
recreational activities. On average, over 850,000 people visit the city centre every day and
each year Melbourne hosts over a million international visitors. Nearly 50 per cent of
Melbourne’s residents were born overseas, making Melbourne one of the most multicultural
areas of Victoria. Locals love the constant activity in the city and the easy transport to some
of Australia’s most iconic locations like the MCG, the National Gallery of Victoria and several
of Melbourne’s universities.
• Melton
The City of Melton is located west of Melbourne and is one of the fastest growing areas of
Australia with 11 new suburbs now proposed to be added to the City. Over 130,000 people live
in the City of Melton in suburbs such as Caroline Springs, Diggers Rest and Rockbank. The
City of Melton’s population has more than doubled since 2003 and the annual growth rate is 4
per cent – the largest growth rate in Victoria.
• Monash
The City of Monash is a culturally diverse community in Melbourne’s south east with 11
suburbs including Glen Waverley, Oakleigh and Mulgrave. 45 per cent of Monash residents
were born overseas and the City provides nearly 120,000 jobs – making it the second largest
employment destination after Melbourne’s Central Business District. Monash residents enjoy
an array of restaurants and shopping centres, community centres and regular community
events.
• Moonee Valley
The City of Moonee Valley located next to Melbourne on its north west side and covers
suburbs such as Essendon, Strathmore and Ascot Vale. With a population of over 100,000, 27
per cent of residents were born overseas. Moonee Valley is home to people of many faiths
including Islam, Hindu and Christianity. Locals enjoy the City’s leisure centres, parks and
regular festivals.
• Moreland
The City of Moreland is located north west of Melbourne, covers 50 km2 and includes 14
suburbs such as Brunswick, Coburg and Pascoe Vale. Many Moreland residents speak Italian,
Arabic and Mandarin at home with more than a third of residents born overseas. With its
strong mix of manufacturing and commercial activity, the City of Moreland attracts people
for its employment opportunities and inner city lifestyle.
• Mornington Peninsula
Only an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Shire of Mornington Peninsula is located south east
of the city centre and includes the suburbs of Dromana, Hastings and Arthurs Seat. The
Mornington Peninsula is a popular tourist destination and outing for all locals in Melbourne.
The Gross Regional Product of the area is over $6 billion and provides 42,000 jobs to its
residents. Locals love the world class beaches, recreation centres and famous wineries.
• Nillumbik
The Shire of Nillumbik is located less than 25 km north east of Melbourne and covers an area
of 431 km2, including the suburbs of Diamond Creek, Plenty and Kangaroo Ground. With over
300 hectares of nature and recreation reserves, residents enjoy the many outdoor spaces
available. Nillumbik locals also enjoy the annual festivals held in the Shire.
• Port Phillip
The City of Port Phillip is located immediately south of Melbourne and hugs Port Phillip Bay.
Covering suburbs like Port Melbourne, South Melbourne and St Kilda, residents enjoy the
bustling nightlife and dining scene in Port Phillip. Bay Street, Clarendon Street, Fitzroy Street,
Acland Street – these are among Melbourne’s most fashionable streets filled with world class
cafes and restaurants.
• Stonnington
The City of Stonnington is located south east next to Melbourne and covers some of
Melbourne’s most prestigious suburbs such as Toorak, South Yarra and Prahran. With a
population of over 100,000, Stonnington has a young population with a median age of 35 and
the top five non-English speaking languages are Greek, Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian and
Hindi. Stonnington is famous for its fashion scene on Chapel Street.
• Whitehorse
The City of Whitehorse is located just 15 km east of Melbourne covering suburbs such as
Blackburn, Box Hill and Burwood. Around 17 per cent of residents are aged 65 years or over,
higher than the Melbourne average, and households with children make up 43 per cent of the
population. Whitehorse is famous for its tree lined, leafy streets. Whitehorse has a large
Chinese population with 7.3 per cent of residents born in China.
• Whittlesea
The City of Whittlesea is located north of Melbourne and is one or the largest municipalities in
Melbourne, covering suburbs such as Epping, Thomastown and South Morang. 70 per cent of
Whittlesea is rural. The City is one of the fastest growing municipalities in Australia,
welcoming around 8,000 new residents every year. South Morang achieved the status of
Australia’s fastest growing suburb for the last 10 years. Over 40 per cent of residents speak a
language other than English at home.
• Wyndham
The City of Wyndham is located on the western edge of Melbourne and features 27 km of
beautiful coastline. Some of Wyndham’s suburbs include Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing and
Little River. Wyndham is experiencing population growth of 5.1 per cent a year and growth is
forecast to remain strong for the next 25 years. Wyndham has a range of iconic sights and
activities to do, such as Werribee Park Mansion, Victorian State Rose Garden and Werribee
Open Range Zoo.
• Yarra
The City of Yarra is located next to the City of Melbourne on its north east side and includes
the suburbs of Collingwood, Richmond and Fitzroy. Yarra is home to a diverse community of
over 80,000 people and Gross Regional Product of A$9.5 billion. There are plenty of things to
see and do in Yarra and residents love the good quality schools, inner city lifestyle and
bustling nightlife.
• Yarra Ranges
The Shire of Yarra Ranges is located at the east of Melbourne and is a diverse mix of urban
and rural communities. Some of Yarra Ranges’ suburbs include Belgrave, Chirnside Park and
Coldstream. Yarra Ranges covers about 2,500 km2 and stretches from the densely populated
outer suburbs to the forested areas of the Great Dividing Ranges. Around 70 per cent of the
population live in rural areas, and the Shire includes over 10,000 businesses and employs
more than 35,000 people. Each year more than 2 million tourists visit the Yarra Ranges Shire.
Melbourne
CBD
There are many local community associations and organisations for Indian migrants in
Melbourne. The Victorian Multicultural Commission Community Directory  can direct you to
local Indian associations and events in Victoria.
Simply write 'Indian' in the 'Community' search field to find useful information.
Source: Victorian Multicultural Commission Census Publications 
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Discover / Multicultural communities

Melbourne has a vibrant Indian community with

• local supermarkets, Indian grocery stores and restaurants

Melbourne's Indian community at a glance

46% have Australian citizenship

Top occupations for Melbourne's Indian

Top industries for Melbourne's Indian

Popular regions for Melbourne's Indian

Source: Victorian Multicultural Commission Census Publications 

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