Westfield Knox is located approximately 25 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD. In 2023, the centre successfully completed a $355 million redevelopment, introducing a gourmet marketplace including ALDI and Woolworths, a new international mini-major precinct including Uniqlo and JD Sports, and a diverse range of fashion stores.
New features also include a full- size basketball court, a swim school and other community uses including the library opening in early 2024. Westfield Knox spans 144,810 square metres and feature seven major retail partners and a total of 383 business partners.
The centre currently caters to a trade area population of just over 466,000 people, with a total accessible market of 2.0 million residents. The centre is home to Kmart, Target and Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, Harris Scarfe, a Village Roadshow cinema complex and a broad mix of 383 business partners.
The total retail spend by the Westfield Knox Total Trade Area was estimated at $7.1 billion in 2023 and the total retail spend by the Main Trade Area was estimated at $3.3 billion. The total annual retail spend per capita for the Westfield Knox Total Trade Area was estimated at $15,286 which is broadly in line with the Melbourne metro average ($15,523). Westfield Knox Main Trade Area residents have high rates of home ownership in the area. 80% of residents own their own homes or are paying a mortgage, compared to the Melbourne Metro average of 69%. The workforce in the Main Trade Area is largely a professional one: 73% of workers are employed in white-collar occupations with the remaining 27% work in blue collar roles.... read more