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Here, we'll feature new and useful materials and comments generated across Council for all Monash community-minded people. It's a digital community dedicated to showcasing and sharing many of the great things going on around our city. We hope City of Monash residents will connect, network and share here.
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ABOUT THE CITY:
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 20km 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 home ownership 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.