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Abbotsford

VIC 3067 · Yarra

9,088 (2021)10,127 est. (2025) · High Growth

97
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

9,088
Population
$1.30M
Median house (2024)
43
Safety score
99
Transport score

Abbotsford is a high growth suburb in Yarra, VIC 3067, about 3km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.30M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Abbotsford has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 43/100.

3.4 km
To Melbourne CBD
6.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
530 m
To nearest station

Demographics

9,088
Population
33
Median age
1.9
Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

  • Owned
  • Mortgage
  • Rented

Commute to work

  • Car
  • Public transport
  • Walk/cycle
  • Work from home
Median household income (weekly)$2,197
vs NSW median+18.8%
Bachelor degree or higher70.3%
Born in Australia60.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse449 / 2,760 / 1,050

Top countries of birth: Vietnam (3.88%), England (3.73%), New Zealand (3.14%), Malaysia (1.78%), China (1.74%)

Top languages: Vietnamese (4.59%), Mandarin (2.98%), Greek (1.9%), Cantonese (1.84%), Spanish (1.66%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.30M-17.8%
Median house (2024)
$546K-20.8%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

43
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

82
Break & enter dwelling902/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
41
Motor vehicle theft451/100k
16
Domestic assault176/100k
12
Robbery132/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,196 (all categories, latest year)13,160 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

355
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1124
  • Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1111

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Collingwood CollegeCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1030
  • Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1089
  • Xavier College - Burke HallCombined · Catholic · 1.2km
  • Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1119
  • Lynall Hall Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1004
  • St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 925
  • Collingwood College-Collingwood Alternative SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3km
  • Collingwood English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 938
  • Richmond High School-Gleadell Street CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
  • Trinity Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1066
  • Lynall Hall Community School-Richmond CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
  • Richmond High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1074

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

99
2Metro
5Light rail
14Bus
CBD commute (est.)15 min (metro)
Nearest train stationCollingwood Railway (530 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

487 in suburbSupermarkets
30937 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7815 in suburbParks
587 in suburbPlaygrounds
2451 in suburbPools
613 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
400 in suburbGPs
382 in suburbPharmacies
391 in suburbChildcare
92 in suburbLibraries
3057 in suburbSports fields
5Vets
Nearest beachMiddle Park Beach (6.5 km)
Nearest hospitalEpworth Richmond Emergency Department (1.4 km)
Nearest vet720 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (20.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate2.74%
Projected population 204114,256
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Abbotsford

Is Abbotsford safe?

Abbotsford has a residential safety score of 43/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 13,160 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Abbotsford?

In Abbotsford, the .

How far is Abbotsford from Melbourne CBD?

Abbotsford is about 3.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 15 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Abbotsford?

Abbotsford has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1118 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Abbotsford?

Abbotsford has a transport score of 99/100 and 14 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.