Avonsleigh
VIC 3782 · Cardinia
844 (2021) → 855 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Avonsleigh is a high growth suburb in Cardinia, VIC 3782, about 47km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $739K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 18/100, and is about 34km inland. Avonsleigh has an overall score of 38/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3782 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.81%), Netherlands (0.83%), New Zealand (0.71%), USA (0.59%), Germany (0.47%)
Top languages: Italian (0.36%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1043 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macclesfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1017
- Emerald Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1005
- Cockatoo Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1009
- Fernbrook SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1049
- Emerald Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.4kmICSEA 1061
- Monbulk CollegeSecondary · Government · 5.9kmICSEA 1044
- Cire Community School - Monbulk CampusCombined · Independent · 6.6km
- Dandenong Ranges Steiner School - School Road CampusPrimary · Independent · 6.9km
- Gembrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1030
- Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.6kmICSEA 1032
- Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 1057
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8kmICSEA 1046
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
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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.
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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
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 Avonsleigh
Is Avonsleigh safe?
Avonsleigh 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 592 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Avonsleigh?
In Avonsleigh, the .
How far is Avonsleigh from Melbourne CBD?
Avonsleigh is about 47.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 127 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Avonsleigh?
Avonsleigh has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Avonsleigh?
Avonsleigh has a transport score of 18/100 and 2 bus stops.