SuburbCheck

Avondale Heights

VIC 3034 · Moonee Valley

12,388 (2021) → 12,773 est. (2025) · High Growth

76
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

12,388
Population
$951K
Median house (2024)
100
Safety score
77
Transport score

Avondale Heights is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3034, about 11km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $951K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 77/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Avondale Heights has an overall score of 76/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

10.6 km
To Melbourne CBD
9.3 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.6 km
To nearest station

Demographics

12,388
Population
45
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,587
vs NSW median-14.2%
Bachelor degree or higher46.3%
Born in Australia56.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse3,449 / 21 / 996

Top countries of birth: Italy (8.65%), Vietnam (5.74%), Greece (2.32%), India (1.64%), China (1.62%)

Top languages: Italian (11.24%), Vietnamese (6.77%), Greek (4.67%), Cantonese (3.27%), Croatian (2.53%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$951K-11.9%
Median house (2024)
$687K+4.4%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

100
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

15
Break & enter dwelling121/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
11
Motor vehicle theft89/100k
24
Domestic assault194/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
8
Non-domestic assault65/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 241 (all categories, latest year)1,945 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

86

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

233
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1045 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1095
  • Avondale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1072

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Peter's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1077
  • Essendon Keilor CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 999
  • Rosamond Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1009
  • Braybrook CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 969
  • Sunshine College-North Sunshine CampusSecondary · Government · 2.3km
  • St Bernard's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1090
  • Sunshine North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 962
  • Sunshine Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 957
  • Rosehill Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1025
  • St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 993
  • St Margaret's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1117
  • Parkville College-Maribyrnong Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 2.6km

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

77
45Bus
CBD commute (est.)44 min (bus)
Nearest train stationCentral Park Ave/Cordite Ave #49 (1.6 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

81 in suburbSupermarkets
99 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7543 in suburbParks
2812 in suburbPlaygrounds
1121 in suburbPools
222 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
83 in suburbGPs
51 in suburbPharmacies
175 in suburbChildcare
31 in suburbLibraries
1555 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachSandridge Beach (9.9 km)
Nearest hospitalSunshine Hospital (4.0 km)
Nearest vet970 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (10.5 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

59

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

22
Gyms
15
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
155
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

64

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

75
Parks
1
Nature reserves
44
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
21
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

44

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
6
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

25

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

3
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services7
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.57

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.77%
Projected population 204116,207
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Moonee Valley

Keilor East$900K64transportEssendon West$1.44M77transportNiddrie$1.08M94transportAberfeldie$3.90M81transportAirport West$860K92transportEssendon North$1.38M92transport

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Frequently asked questions about Avondale Heights

Is Avondale Heights safe?

Avondale Heights has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,945 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Avondale Heights?

In Avondale Heights, the .

How far is Avondale Heights from Melbourne CBD?

Avondale Heights is about 10.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Avondale Heights?

Avondale Heights has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1084 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Avondale Heights?

Avondale Heights has a transport score of 77/100 and 45 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.