City of Knox, Local government area in eastern Melbourne, Australia.
City of Knox is a local government area spanning eastern Melbourne and covering suburbs like Bayswater, Boronia, and Ferntree Gully across its territory. The region encompasses multiple residential communities that form a significant portion of the city's outer eastern zone.
The area formed as Shire of Knox in 1963 from parts of the former Berwick Shire and achieved city status six years later. The region remained independent through major local government changes in the 1990s when many councils underwent restructuring.
The region maintains strong connections to its namesake Sir George Hodges Knox through the municipal crest, which features his family motto Move and Prosper.
The area is divided into nine wards, each governed by an elected councillor serving four-year terms. This structure helps organize local services and community representation across different neighborhoods.
Knox survived the 1994 Victorian municipal amalgamations, expanding its territory to include Upper Ferntree Gully and sections of Lysterfield from Sherbrooke Shire.
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