Aspendale
VIC 3195 · Kingston
7,285 (2021) → 7,656 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Aspendale is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3195, about 26km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is right by the coast. Aspendale has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.41%), New Zealand (1.37%), China (0.78%), India (0.78%), South Africa (0.71%)
Top languages: Greek (1.24%), Mandarin (1%), Russian (0.95%), Italian (0.88%), German (0.71%)
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 1060 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Louis de Montfort's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1109
- Aspendale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
- Mordialloc CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1060
- Yarrabah SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1027
Nearby (within 10km)
- Aspendale Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1088
- St Brigid's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1087
- Edithvale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1089
- Mordialloc Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1111
- Westall Secondary College-LEEP ChelseaSecondary · Government · 3.5km
- Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL CampusSecondary · Government · 3.5km
- St John Vianney's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 1102
- Parkdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1132
- Parkdale Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1064
- Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1061
- Parktone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 1094
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4kmICSEA 1090
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
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer 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
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
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
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Frequently asked questions about Aspendale
Is Aspendale safe?
Aspendale has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 3,665 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Aspendale?
In Aspendale, the .
How far is Aspendale from Melbourne CBD?
Aspendale is about 26.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 60 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Aspendale?
Aspendale has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1073 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Aspendale?
Aspendale has a transport score of 95/100 and 17 bus stops.