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.
Find out more at the City of Whitehorse website
Main Suburbs:
- Balwyn North
- Blackburn
- Box Hill
- Burwood
- Vermont
Key industries:
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Healthcare
- Retail