Boronia, VIC 3155 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Boronia is an eastern Melbourne suburb in the City of Knox, 30 km from the CBD at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, served by Boronia Junction shopping centre and Boronia station on the Belgrave line. It is home to families and professionals attracted by its affordability and proximity to nature reserves. Housing is predominantly houses with a median price around $900,000 and weekly rent of $600.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 23,607
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,619 /week
- Median personal income
- $800 /week
- Median family income
- $2,000 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Knox
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Aston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $600 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,870
- Median house price
- $895,000
- Rent share of household income
- 37%
Schools
- Boronia K-12 College
- Boronia Heights Primary School
- Knox Central Primary School
Transport
- Belgrave line — Boronia station
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb in the City of Knox with a mix of families and professionals. Key landmarks include Boronia Junction shopping centre, Dorset Square with Metro Cinemas, and proximity to Dandenong Ranges National Park.
- 7 cafés
- 26 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 83 parks and reserves
- 9 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 38 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 28.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 40.9% of the 13,043 resolvable premises in Boronia. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 40.9%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.4%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 26.8%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,991 across postcode 3155 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,092 property offences, 258 violent offences, 208 drug offences.
- Wider Knox LGA: 6,424 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Boronia?
Boronia (VIC 3155) had 23,607 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Knox local government area.
What is the median rent in Boronia?
The median advertised rent in Boronia is $600/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Boronia?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Boronia. Nearest include: Boronia K-12 College, Boronia Heights Primary School, Knox Central Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Boronia?
Boronia is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (40.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Boronia?
Across postcode 3155, 1,991 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,092), violent (258), drug offences (208). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Boronia?
In Boronia, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (28.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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