Suburb in Glen Eira

McKinnon, VIC

McKinnon had a population of 6,878 at the 2021 Census (+11.8% since 2016). Median age 40.0. Median weekly household income $2,389. Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.

McKinnon at a glance

What the 2021 Census says, compared with Victoria.

In Melbourne - Inner South

Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, McKinnon's population grew by 11.8% to 6,878, faster than Victoria as a whole (+9.7%). With a median age of 40.0, it is older than the VIC average (37.9). Children under 10 make up 11.0% of residents, and people aged 70 and over 9.7%.

32.8% of households rent, a larger share than the VIC average of 28.9%. 31.7% own their home outright. Flats and apartments are 12.8% of homes (12.1% across Victoria). The 2021 Census counted 2,337 households.

The median household earns $2,389 a week, above the VIC average of $1,759. Renters pay a median $511 a week, and households with a mortgage repay $2,707 a month.

40.0% of residents were born overseas, more than the VIC average of 31.6%. 35.8% use a language other than English at home. 48.0% report no religion, higher than the VIC average (42.1%).

Key figures

2021 Census, McKinnon beside VIC and Australia.

MeasureMcKinnonVICAustralia
Population6,8786,503,50325,422,828
Growth since 2016+11.8%+9.7%+8.6%
Median age40.037.938.2
Households2,3372,390,1729,275,123
Flats and apartments12.8%12.1%14.3%
Renting32.8%28.9%31.1%
Owned outright31.7%32.6%31.4%
Median household income a week$2,389$1,759$1,747
Median rent a week$511$368$376
Median mortgage repayment a month$2,707$1,867$1,866
Born overseas40.0%31.6%29.3%
Other language at home35.8%29.1%23.6%
No religion48.0%42.1%41.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built

Population and age

Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.

Population

+11.8% since 2016.

Population · each census
  1. 5,6352011
  2. 6,1522016
  3. 6,8782021

Age

Median age 40.0, against 37.9 for Victoria.

McKinnon Victoria
Share of people by age, McKinnon and Victoria
0–911.0%
10–1918.1%
20–2910.4%
30–3910.6%
40–4916.8%
50–5914.8%
60–698.9%
70–795.1%
80+4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built

Cultural background

The largest groups in McKinnon at the 2021 Census.

Ancestry

Top 5 · ancestry
  1. English26.4%
  2. Australian22.7%
  3. Chinese17.5%
  4. Irish9.5%
  5. Scottish7.2%

Languages at home

Top 5 · languages at home
  1. Mandarin12.3%
  2. Russian3.1%
  3. Greek2.8%
  4. Cantonese1.8%
  5. Italian1.1%

Country of birth

Top 5 · country of birth
  1. China9.5%
  2. India3.4%
  3. England3.3%
  4. South Africa2.1%
  5. New Zealand1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built

Around McKinnon

The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.

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