Abbotsford
VIC 3067 · Yarra
9,088 (2021) → 10,127 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3067 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1112 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Abbotsford Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1143
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1140
Nearby (within 10km)
- Collingwood CollegeCombined · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1022
- Richmond West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1075
- Xavier College - Burke HallCombined · Catholic · 1.2km
- Yarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1134
- Bindjiroo Yaluk Community SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1021
- Collingwood College-Collingwood Alternative SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3km
- Victorian School Of LanguagesCombined · Government · 1.3km
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 928
- Collingwood English Language SchoolCombined · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 906
- Richmond High School-Gleadell Street CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
- Trinity Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1065
- Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School-Richmond CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: 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 1142 (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.