Clifton Hill
VIC 3068 · Yarra
6,606 (2021) → 7,560 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Clifton Hill is a high growth suburb in Yarra, VIC 3068, about 4km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.72M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Clifton Hill has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.31%), New Zealand (2.5%), USA (1.51%), Greece (1.32%), Malaysia (0.67%)
Top languages: Greek (2.47%), Italian (1.04%), Spanish (0.89%), Mandarin (0.83%), Vietnamese (0.7%)
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 1106 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Clifton Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1182
- Spensley Street Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1155
- St John's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1064
Nearby (within 10km)
- Fitzroy High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1085
- Fitzroy North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1149
- Sophia Mundi Steiner SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1111
- Collingwood CollegeCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1030
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 925
- Fitzroy Community SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1179
- Fitzroy Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1018
- Merri Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1176
- Westgarth Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1196
- Collingwood College-Collingwood Alternative SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7km
- Deutsche Schule MelbournePrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1213
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1120
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
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Clifton Hill
Is Clifton Hill safe?
Clifton Hill has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 8,629 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Clifton Hill?
In Clifton Hill, the .
How far is Clifton Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Clifton Hill is about 4.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 16 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Clifton Hill?
Clifton Hill has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1134 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Clifton Hill?
Clifton Hill has a transport score of 99/100 and 16 bus stops.