Since 2011, Melbourne's growing Iranian community has tripled with many living in Melbourne’s north–eastern suburbs, particularly Manningham and Whittlesea.
Iranians living in Melbourne love:
- Melbourne’s world-renowned universities and schools
- the career and professional opportunities
- the ease of travelling around Melbourne with its extensive transport network
- Melbourne’s seasons with clear skies and clean fresh air.
- Melbourne's world-renowned cafes and restaurants
If you’re thinking about migrating to Australia from Iran, Melbourne could be the perfect home for you.
Melbourne’s Iranian community at a glance
Top occupations for Melbourne's Iranian community
Popular regions for Melbourne's Iranian community
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The information above is based on the latest Australian Census data on Tuesday 10 August 2021. The census occurs every 5 years. The information will be updated following the next census in 2026.
To learn more about Victoria’s Iranian and other multicultural communities, visit Community Profiles.
To read about people who moved to Victoria through Victoria's skilled visa nomination program and changed their lives, visit Migrant Stories.