About the Knox City Council

Situated in the east of Melbourne, Knox is home to more than 1,54,000 people. Knox is at a distance of 25 kilometres from Melbourne CBD and about 35 minutes drive from the City Centre. Bound by the City of Maroondah to the north and the City of Casey to the south, Knox has Cities of Monash and Greater Dandenong towards the western side. The total land area of Knox is 11,376 hectares. Advanced manufacturing and skill based jobs are the major contributors to the economy of the City of Knox. The other areas which provide employment include trade, retail, and healthcare. The per capita gross regional product is $56,501 while the gross GRP is $8,435.587 million. Knox contributes 3% to the GRP of Melbourne. The total exports valued at $8,494.486 million is more than the total imports. Plenty of bus routes and train stations run by the Metro Melbourne service the area. Lysterfield Park, Caribbean Gardens and other nature reserves add to the recreation quotient of Knox. Gilbert reserve and Knox Athletics Track are famous highlights of the area. With 27 primary and 8 secondary schools and more than 200 playgrounds, Knox is an ideal place for all age groups.

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