Craigieburn vs Melbourne
The verdict
Melbourne rates higher for education (93 vs 58). Melbourne is closer to the coast (3.3 km vs 28.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Craigieburn rates higher (85 vs 30/100 in Melbourne).
Scores
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 97 |
| Transport | 98 | 100 |
| Education | 58 | 93 |
| Liveability | 79 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 65,178 | 54,941 |
| Median age | 32 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,798 | $1,448 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.4% | 65.3% |
| Born in Australia | 47.1% | 26.6% |
| Avg household size | 3.3 | 1.7 |
Growth: Craigieburn High Growth · Melbourne High Growth
Property
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $653K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | $430K | $535K |
| House price YoY | 0.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 30 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 155 | 717 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 364 | 1,021 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 422 | 582 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,537 | 31,487 |
Melbourne is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 15 | 12 |
| Government | 12 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 9 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 1,077 |
See the full school list on each profile: Craigieburn · Melbourne
Transport
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 98 | 100 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 201 | 59 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 120 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 11 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.2 km | 70 m |
Liveability
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 7 | 22 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 928 |
| Parks | 152 | 40 |
| Playgrounds | 57 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 55 | 8 |
| Medical GPs | 6 | 14 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.7 km | 1.8 km |
Population & growth
| Craigieburn | Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 65,178 | 54,941 |
| Estimated 2025 | 67,273 | 58,110 |
| Projected 2041 | 105,416 | 96,963 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 1.41% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Craigieburn or Melbourne?
Craigieburn has the higher residential safety score (Craigieburn 85/100 vs Melbourne 30/100).
Which has better schools, Craigieburn or Melbourne?
Melbourne has a higher average school ICSEA (Craigieburn 986 vs Melbourne 1077; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Craigieburn or Melbourne?
Melbourne has the higher transport score (Craigieburn 98/100 vs Melbourne 100/100).
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