The Knox Economy Fact Sheets are intended to provide a summary of statistical information about the City of Knox economy. The fact sheets represent the only comprehensive coverage and analysis of economic and business conditions for Knox and aims to provide timely and accurate economic data to be used by government and business organizations for planning and decision-making purposes as well as promoting the region as a place to invest and do business.
The City of Knox is located approximately 25kms from the Melbourne CBD, in the outer eastern metropolitan area of Melbourne. Knox Local Government Area (LGA) is one of the most populous municipalities in Victoria with almost 151,000 residents living in eleven localities. While Knox has a large residential population base, it also has substantial local employment in business, retail and manufacturing.
The City of Knox has a proud green image and incorporates the nearby foothills and other special places of biological significance. The City of Knox includes the suburbs of Ferntree Gully, Upper Ferntree Gully, Boronia, The Bain, Rowville, Wantirna, Wantirna South, Lysterfield, Knoxfield, Scoresby and Bayswater.
