Knoxfield
Knoxfield's profile is shaped by 79.3% separate houses, a median age of 41, and an overseas-born share of 37.3%, making its established, family-oriented form more pronounced than an apartment-led market. Compared with the nearby Wantirna and Rowville context, its 5.67 sq km footprint and density of 1,348.6 people per sq km make it a compact, detached-dominant pocket. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, with 1.21% annual growth forecast and population change across the wider area of 27.4% over 10 years.
Population
7,645
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,762/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
52
Median House
$1.1M
October to December 2025
Knoxfield suits buyers seeking established housing with room for families, because 79.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 54.8% have 3 bedrooms, while another 34.2% have 4 or more. A monthly mortgage estimate of $2,000 represents 26.2% of household income, compared with weekly rent of $421. Semi-detached homes make up 20.4%, giving buyers some choice beyond the dominant house stock.
For Buyers
Knoxfield suits buyers seeking established housing with room for families, because 79.3% of dwellings are separate houses and 54.8% have 3 bedrooms, while another 34.2% have 4 or more. A monthly mortgage estimate of $2,000 represents 26.2% of household income, compared with weekly rent of $421. Semi-detached homes make up 20.4%, giving buyers some choice beyond the dominant house stock.
For Investors
Knoxfield's rental case is supported by 22.5% of households renting, a weekly rent of $421 and a vacancy rate of 4.7%. Compared with the ownership base, the rental share is modest, so tenant demand may be more sensitive to the suburb's established family-house stock than in a high-density market. Rent growth of 30.8% points to stronger recent pricing momentum, while 51 development applications in 12 months indicate ongoing planning activity. Overseas migration is the main growth driver, although the gentrification score of 19 is labelled Not gentrifying, so investors should prioritise property condition, tenant appeal and local competition rather than assume a major transformation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
70
Last 12 Months
52
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+477.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Knoxfield
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Carrington Primary School
Knox Park Primary School
Fairhills High School
Demographics
Knoxfield's median age of 41 is 1.0 year above the national figure, while 37.3% of residents were born overseas, 15.7 percentage points above national levels. The university-qualified share is 42.4%, or 12.3 points above national, and average household size is 2.6, only 0.1 above the national comparison. English ancestry accounts for 2,129 people and Chinese ancestry for 1,417. Mandarin is spoken by 370 residents and Cantonese by 156. Christianity has 3,346 adherents, while 3,073 report no religion. Compared with nearby Wantirna and Rowville, these figures point to an established suburb with a substantial migrant and professional presence rather than a narrowly uniform population.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
79.3%
Houses
20.4%
Townhouse
0.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Knoxfield remains strongly house-led: 79.3% of dwellings are separate houses, 20.4% are semi-detached and just 0.3% are apartments. Tenure is split between 36.5% owned outright, 37.6% with a mortgage and 22.5% rented. The bedroom profile reinforces the family-house pattern, with 54.8% of homes having 3 bedrooms and 34.2% having 4 or more. Compared with its 2013 baseline, Knoxfield is substantially more expensive even after the recent peak correction.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$421
Census 2021
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$764
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.7%
Unoccupied
139
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.9%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.4%
Couples with children
36.8%
Couples, no children
15.2%
Single parent
2,244
Total families
Economy & Employment
Knoxfield has an above-midpoint household income position, with weekly household income of $1,762 at the 61.9th percentile. Healthcare is the largest industry at 17.5% or 467 workers, followed by education at 12.0% or 321, construction and professional/technology at 10.7% each, and manufacturing at 8.2% or 219. The occupational mix includes 933 professionals, 561 clerical and administrative workers, 521 trades workers and 469 managers. Employment participation is 62.5%, with unemployment at 4.6%. Socioeconomic measures rank in the upper-middle range, with IEO and IRSAD at decile 7, and IER and IRSD at decile 8. This mix helps explain why professional and service employment coexists with a sizeable trades base.
Unemployment
4.6%
Labour Force
3,980
Unemployed
183
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.3%
Part-time
33.2%
Participation
62.5%
Employed
3,797
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
42.4%
Postgraduate
11.1%
Born Overseas
37.3%
Dwellings
2,839
Transport to Work
Knoxfield is more car-dependent than transit-oriented: 64.0% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.7% using public transport and 1.4% walking or cycling, while 28.9% work from home. Families have access to 3 government schools, comprising 2 primary campuses and 1 secondary campus; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Recorded crime totals 456 incidents, including 288 property and deception offences and 69 crimes against the person, with a rate of 59.6 per 1,000 residents. Compared with public transport use, driving is clearly dominant. Socioeconomic indicators are above the middle decile, including an IRSAD decile of 7 and IRSD decile of 8, supporting a generally stable suburban setting.
Drive
64.0%
Public Transport
1.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.4%
Work from Home
28.9%
Population Forecast
+1.21%/yr
(+209 people/yr)
EstablishedKnoxfield has an established type and an Aging trajectory, with annual growth forecast at 1.21% and overseas migration identified as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 27.4% over 10 years, which is above a flat trajectory but consistent with gradual expansion rather than a sudden new-town surge. The primary gentrification assessment is score 19, labelled Not gentrifying, while the shift measure records score 24 and Early signs. Rent growth of 30.8%, a senior-share increase of 3.3 percentage points and a working-share decline of 2.4 points suggest that demand is growing alongside demographic ageing. This supports incremental renewal more than wholesale neighbourhood change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+210
Net Internal / yr
-168
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +28% since 2011, Net internal outflow -168/yr, Strong overseas inflow +210/yr
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
456
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
59.6
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Knoxfield compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Knoxfield a good suburb to live in?
Knoxfield can suit households wanting established homes, with 79.3% separate houses, 3 local government schools and a median age of 41. Its 64.0% car-driver share is higher than public transport use at 1.7%, so daily life is easier for residents comfortable with driving.
What schools are in Knoxfield?
Knoxfield has 3 government schools, with 2 primary and 1 secondary campuses. Families should compare the exact address with current enrolment zones before buying or renting, because school access can differ between nearby streets and neighbouring suburbs.
Is Knoxfield safe?
Knoxfield recorded 456 reported crimes at a rate of 59.6 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences accounted for 288 incidents, compared with 69 crimes against the person. Check current local updates and the immediate street environment before making a safety decision.
Is Knoxfield good for property investment?
Knoxfield has some investor positives, including $421 weekly rent, 4.7% vacancy, 22.5% renting households and 30.8% rent growth. However, the gentrification score is 19 and labelled Not gentrifying, so returns should be assessed against purchase price, property quality and the 51 development applications recorded over 12 months.
How is Knoxfield's population changing?
The wider-area forecast indicates 1.21% annual growth, with overseas migration the primary driver and population change of 27.4% over 10 years. Knoxfield also has an Aging trajectory, including a 3.3 percentage-point increase in the senior share, so growth is occurring alongside demographic change.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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