Boronia
VIC 3155 · Knox
23,607 (2021) → 24,524 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Boronia is a moderate growth suburb in Knox, VIC 3155, about 29km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $850K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 97/100, and is about 25km inland. Boronia has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3155 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.91%), China (3.35%), India (2.83%), Sri Lanka (1.64%), Malaysia (1.45%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.22%), Cantonese (2.16%), Sinhal (1.36%), Gujarati (0.79%), Hindi (0.76%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1086
- Boronia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1051
- Knox Central Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1018
- Boronia K-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Dillbadin Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- Urban CollegeSecondary · IndependentICSEA 975
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Basin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1042
- Our Lady of Lourdes SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1003
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
- Bayswater South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1099
- Fairhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1004
- Wattle View Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1006
- Ferntree Gully North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1055
- Eastern Ranges SchoolCombined · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1031
- Bayswater Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1024
- Bayswater Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 972
- Bayswater West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1003
- Bayswater North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1015
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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 · 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 Boronia
Is Boronia safe?
Boronia has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 5,227 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Boronia?
In Boronia, the .
How far is Boronia from Melbourne CBD?
Boronia is about 28.8 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 66 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Boronia?
Boronia has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1015 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Boronia?
Boronia has a transport score of 97/100 and 115 bus stops.