Demographics
Wantirna South is approximately 14 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Wantirna South was 19271. The population is 48% male and 52% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Wantirna South are $1800 to $2399. The most common weekly income bracket is $1000 to $1249 per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $350 to $449.Description
Wantirna South is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 26 km east of Melbourne's central business district. Its local government area is the City of Knox, Wantirna South is a border suburb to City of Whitehorse and City of Monash. At the 2011 census, Wantirna South had a population of 17,477. Wantirna South serves as the headquarters of the Knox City Council. The Knox City Council's building was burnt down in 1994, and took a few years to be rebuilt. It is now a meeting place for councillors and the Mayor. Another Wantirna South attraction is the Westfield Knox shopping centre, which was first built in the 1970s. It had a major refurbishment in 2002 to make it a more popular area for young people. This area is now known as Knox O-Zone, a popular night spot containing a pub, restaurants, clubs and cinema. Knox Police Complex is situated on Burwood highway opposite Westfield Knox. Another important building, across the road from the Knox Council headquarters, was the Rembrandts building. Rembrandts was a ballroom and formal eating place where social life took place, including over-28s and debutant balls from various schools. The building is now currently a part of St. Andrews Christian College. There is also a skatepark in Wantirna South, which is located near Knox City Shopping Centre. 1st Wantirna South Scout Group has been a part of the community since the early 1950s. Wantirna South is also home to the Knox District Scout Centre, a popular venue for parties. Many families and couples have now migrated to Wantirna South due to the opening of the new home estate, Harcrest, which was established by Mirvac in 2011. This estate features a wide range of brand new homes and townhouses on blocks no bigger than 500sqm, a display village featuring homes by Porter Davis, Metricon and Mirvac, an upcoming lake, shopping complex and various parks and community gardens. Harcrest is considered as one of the most expensive estates, as an average (440sqm) block of land can be priced from $450,000 to $670,000 Apartment living has also taken hold in a suburb traditionally dominated by houses, with the upcoming construction of the Knoxia luxury apartment complex directly opposite Westfield Knox, and the Kubix building along Burwood Highway. Wantirna is home to Knox Private Hospital, located on Mountain Highway, adjacent to Boronia Road.Points of Interest