Braybrook
VIC 3019 · Maribyrnong
9,682 (2021) → 10,461 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Braybrook is a high growth suburb in Maribyrnong, VIC 3019, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $727K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 79/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Braybrook has an overall score of 80/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 46/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3019 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (22.59%), India (6.54%), China (2.74%), Philippines (2.61%), Myanmar (1.57%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (29.43%), Cantonese (6.02%), Mandarin (2.55%), Arabic (1.63%), Spanish (1.43%)
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
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 1053 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Caroline Chisholm Catholic CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1036
- Rosamond SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1012
- Dinjerra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1010
- Christ the King Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1006
- Braybrook CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- Western English Language SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 903
- Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Christ the King CampusSecondary · Catholic
- Caroline Chisholm Catholic College - Sacred Heart CampusSecondary · Catholic
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BraybrookSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Sunshine Harvester Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 965
- MacKillop Specialist School - Flexible Learning Centre MaidstoneCombined · Catholic · 1.7km
- Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1070
- Rosamond School-Olympia Street CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Sunshine College-North Sunshine CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Footscray West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1117
- SEDA College (Victoria) - AFL - SunshineSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Sunshine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1014
- Saints College - Sunshine CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1km
- Sunshine North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 966
- Avondale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1074
- Sunshine College-Sunshine Work Education Training UnitSecondary · Government · 2.4km
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
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
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
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
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Braybrook
Is Braybrook safe?
Braybrook has a residential safety score of 46/100, 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 11,754 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Braybrook?
In Braybrook, the .
How far is Braybrook from Melbourne CBD?
Braybrook is about 10.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 42 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Braybrook?
Braybrook has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 991 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Braybrook?
Braybrook has a transport score of 79/100 and 44 bus stops.