Bannockburn
VIC 3331 · Golden Plains
6,470 (2021) → 7,019 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Bannockburn is a high growth suburb in Golden Plains, VIC 3331, about 75km 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 10/100, and is about 19km inland. Bannockburn has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.37%), New Zealand (1.07%), Netherlands (0.46%), Scotland (0.4%), Germany (0.32%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.43%), Spanish (0.23%), Italian (0.19%), Serbian (0.17%), Vietnamese (0.17%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1018 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1046
- Bannockburn P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 994
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lethbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1011
- Teesdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 1020
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Bannockburn
Is Bannockburn safe?
Bannockburn 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 1,716 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Bannockburn?
In Bannockburn, the .
How far is Bannockburn from Melbourne CBD?
Bannockburn is about 75.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Bannockburn?
Bannockburn has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Bannockburn?
Bannockburn has a transport score of 10/100 and 3 bus stops.