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The City of Monash is one of Melbourne's most populous municipalities, with more than 172,000 residents calling the area home. It is located 20 km south-east of the CBD in Melbourne's fastest growing population corridor. Monash is a cosmopolitan city with 39. 7% of its residents coming from more than 30 countries.
The City has a highly skilled and well-educated workforce, with 13% having a degree or higher education. Its residents also enjoy a level of homeownership that is considerably higher than the Melbourne average.
Monash has some of Melbourne's best known landmarks within its 82 square kilometres, including the Monash Medical Centre, the Victoria Police Academy and Jells Park.
The City is also home to Melbourne's most substantial innovation cluster, with notable features including Monash University's Science Technology Research and Innovation Precinct and Technology Park and the Australian Synchrotron. Monash has also developed a reputation as a 'high-tech' centre for industry with the headquarters of a number of major companies based in the area.
We are dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle and offers a large range of recreation activities and opportunities.
For information about parks, playgrounds, walking and cycling trails, golf courses and stadiums in Monash, see Parks and Recreation. Select sport category within our Community Directory to find contact details and information about sport clubs in Monash.
