South Morang, Victoria

South Morang
MelbourneVictoria
Hillsview Recreation Reserve
South Morang is located in Melbourne
South Morang
South Morang
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Coordinates37°38′S 145°05′E / 37.633°S 145.083°E / -37.633; 145.083
Population24,989 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density4,240/km2 (10,970/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3752
Area5.9 km2 (2.3 sq mi)
Location20 km (12 mi) from Melbourne
LGA(s)City of Whittlesea
State electorate(s)Mill Park
Federal division(s)Scullin
Suburbs around South Morang:
Wollert Mernda Doreen
Epping South Morang Yarrambat
Lalor Mill Park Plenty

South Morang (/məˈræŋ/ mor-ANG) is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 20 km north-east of Melbourne's central business district, located within the City of Whittlesea local government area. South Morang recorded a population of 24,989 at the 2021 census.

Originally known as Morang South,[2] South Morang grew from a country area on the outskirts of Melbourne in the late 1990s/early 2000s to a suburban area with new estates being developed.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Morang (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 1 July 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Australian Places – Morang South