Ardeer
VIC 3022 · Brimbank
3,170 (2021) → 3,322 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ardeer is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3022, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $695K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 78/100, and is about 11km inland. Ardeer has an overall score of 75/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3022 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (9.18%), India (3.75%), New Zealand (2.33%), Malta (2.15%), Philippines (1.83%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (13.09%), Greek (2.05%), Polish (1.92%), Punjabi (1.77%), Mandarin (1.51%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1034 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mother of God SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 995
- Ardeer Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 986
Nearby (within 10km)
- Marian CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 999
- Sirius College - Ibrahim Dellal CampusCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1015
- Ardeer South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 979
- Albion Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1031
- St Theresa's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1076
- Sunshine College-Sunshine Western Region Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Cairnlea Park Primary School-Western Special Assistance Unit - LanguagePrimary · Government · 2.2km
- Sunshine CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 952
- Sunshine Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1029
- University Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 999
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Building and Construction - Deer ParkSecondary · Independent · 2.3km
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ardeer
Is Ardeer safe?
Ardeer has a residential safety score of 70/100, 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 7,823 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ardeer?
In Ardeer, the .
How far is Ardeer from Melbourne CBD?
Ardeer is about 14.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ardeer?
Ardeer has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ardeer?
Ardeer has a transport score of 78/100 and 13 bus stops.