Aintree
VIC 3336 · Melton
7,982 (2021) → 15,989 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aintree is a high growth suburb in Melton, VIC 3336, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $751K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 58/100, and is about 22km inland. Aintree has an overall score of 60/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3336 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (26.28%), Philippines (4.97%), New Zealand (2.28%), Sri Lanka (1.77%), Vietnam (1.5%)
Top languages: Punjabi (23.72%), Hindi (4.92%), Tagalog (2.47%), Vietnamese (2.44%), Arabic (2.23%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Aintree Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1058
- Dharra SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1029
- Yarrabing Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- Bacchus Marsh Grammar - WoodleaCombined · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Rockbank Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1027
- Deanside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1044
- Thornhill Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1019
- New Catholic Primary School Mt AtkinsonPrimary · Catholic · 4.3km
- St Francis Catholic College - Cobblebank CampusSecondary · Catholic · 4.9km
- Springside West Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1017
- St George Preca SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.4kmICSEA 1047
- Strathtulloh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1024
- Muhammadiyah Australia CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1052
- Creekside K-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 6.7kmICSEA 1018
- Southern Cross GrammarCombined · Independent · 6.7kmICSEA 1136
- Catholic Regional College Caroline SpringsSecondary · Catholic · 6.8kmICSEA 1045
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Aintree
Is Aintree safe?
Aintree has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 4,423 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Aintree?
In Aintree, the .
How far is Aintree from Melbourne CBD?
Aintree is about 28.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 81 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Aintree?
Aintree has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1035 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aintree?
Aintree has a transport score of 58/100 and 20 bus stops.