Wantirna South Primary School had a significant impact on the growth and housing around the Knox City area.

Like many suburbs around Melbourne, Knox has seen an increase in dwelling density with the construction of the new apartment complexes which is forecast to continue into the future.

[citation needed] Another Wantirna South attraction is the Westfield Knox shopping centre, which was first built in the 1970s.

WASPS were established in 1988, and with over 70 boys and girls teams has grown to be the largest club competing in the Knox Basketball Association.

[5] The Knox City Tennis Club is located in the heart of Wantirna South and backs onto the well known flood basin.

The South East Melbourne Phoenix also play Select Home Games at the State Basketball Centre each NBL Season.