Abbotsford

VIC 3067

Abbotsford is an inner-city suburb located 2 km northeast of Melbourne's Central Business District, within the City of Yarra local government area. It recorded a population of 9,088 at the 2021 census, with a median age of 33. The suburb is bounded by Collingwood, Richmond, and Clifton Hill, and is separated from Kew by the Yarra River. Abbotsford is known for its diverse and welcoming community, with a mix of residents from different cultural backgrounds. Abbotsford has a rich history, with its origins as bushland occupied by the Wurundjeri people. The area quickly became an industrial hub, but since World War II, it has become more ethnically diverse. Today, Abbotsford is a vibrant suburb with a thriving food and dining scene. It is famous for Victoria Street, also known as Little Saigon, which offers a wide variety of Vietnamese cuisine. For recreation and leisure, residents can enjoy the picturesque Dights Falls and the nearby Collingwood Children's Farm. Abbotsford is also home to the Abbotsford Convent and Victoria Park Football Stadium. The suburb has excellent public transport connectivity with two railway stations, tram routes, and numerous bus routes servicing the area. Overall, Abbotsford offers a bustling urban lifestyle, diverse community, and a range of recreational activities, making it an attractive suburb for prospective buyers.

AREA

1.7405 km²

POPULATION

9,088

OWNER OCCUPIED %

43%

LARGEST AGE GROUP

30-40

MEDIAN MONTHLY MORTGAGE

$2,167

MEDIAN WEEKLY RENT

$600