Alphington
VIC 3078 · Darebin
5,702 (2021) → 6,130 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Alphington is a high growth suburb in Darebin, VIC 3078, about 7km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.14M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 10km inland. Alphington has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.61%), China (2.3%), Greece (1.68%), Italy (1.44%), New Zealand (1.44%)
Top languages: Greek (3.74%), Mandarin (2.91%), Italian (2.42%), Vietnamese (0.82%), Cantonese (0.75%)
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
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 1103 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1184
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1139
- Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1138
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1169
- Mary Immaculate SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1124
- Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1154
- Ivanhoe Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1153
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1151
- Virtual School VictoriaCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1068
- Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1178
- Victorian School Of LanguagesCombined · Government · 2.1km
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1196
- Kew East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1179
- St Anne's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1135
- Giant Steps MelbournePrimary · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1124
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Alphington
Is Alphington safe?
Alphington has a residential safety score of 56/100, 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 7,208 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Alphington?
In Alphington, the .
How far is Alphington from Melbourne CBD?
Alphington is about 7.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 22 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Alphington?
Alphington has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1154 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Alphington?
Alphington has a transport score of 98/100 and 28 bus stops.