Briar Hill
VIC 3088 · Banyule
3,220 (2021) → 3,294 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Briar Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3088, about 18km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.01M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 80/100, and is about 22km inland. Briar Hill has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3088 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.07%), Italy (1.06%), New Zealand (1.02%), China (0.87%), India (0.59%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.65%), Italian (1.37%), Macedon (0.62%), Persian ED (0.53%), Spanish (0.5%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1074 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1090
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- Montmorency Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1083
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.2kmICSEA 1122
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1117
- Indie School GreensboroughSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1137
- Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
- Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1058
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1104
- Catholic Ladies' College LtdSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1119
- Lower Plenty Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1093
- Montmorency South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1112
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1010
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
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
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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.
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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 Briar Hill
Is Briar Hill safe?
Briar Hill 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 2,143 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Briar Hill?
In Briar Hill, the .
How far is Briar Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Briar Hill is about 18.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Briar Hill?
Briar Hill has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1088 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Briar Hill?
Briar Hill has a transport score of 80/100 and 15 bus stops.