Knoxfield, Victoria

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Knoxfield
Melbourne, Victoria

Population:

6521 (2006)^[1]

Postcode:

3180

Area:

5.7 km² (2.2 sq mi)

Property Value:

AUD $293,000^[2]

Location:

30 km (19 mi) from Melbourne

LGA:

City of Knox

State District:

Scoresby, Bayswater

Federal Division:

Aston

Suburbs around Knoxfield:
Wantirna South	Boronia
Scoresby	Knoxfield	Ferntree Gully
	Rowville

Knoxfield is a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, located in the state of Victoria. It is in the Local Government Area of the City of Knox.

Knoxfield has several small industries, mainly concerned with the production and sale of food. A small number of graphic design businesses and printeries make their home in or near Knoxfield. The suburb is well known for the Knox Athletics Centre and the Gilbert Reserve. Gilbert Reserve is quite large, and regularly holds softball and baseball matches. Knoxfield also boasts a large BMX track, which is often used for motorbike and BMX competitions. The track is also open for use by the public. Also, next to Gilbert Reserve is a local skatepark which was accessible early 2008.

Also in Knoxfield, there is the Carrington Park Leisure Centre, which is mainly used for gymnastics and fitness. It is a very popular centre, which has hosted many state and national competitions. Schools in Knoxfield include Fairhills High School, Knox Park Primary School and Carrington Primary School (formerly Knoxfield Primary School). Knoxfield Primary School merged with Scoresby Heights Primary School in 1994 to create Carrington Primary School. There is a small shopping precinct, and a handful decorated bus shelters which are the creation of the Placemakers.