Coburg
VIC 3058 · Moreland
26,574 (2021) → 28,082 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Coburg is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3058, about 8km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.20M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 14 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is about 11km inland. Coburg has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 54/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3058 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Italy (4.43%), Greece (2.56%), England (2.4%), Lebanon (2.32%), New Zealand (1.77%)
Top languages: Italian (6.81%), Greek (5.48%), Arabic (5.22%), Turkish (1.86%), Mandarin (1.75%)
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 1064 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Coburg West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1147
- Coburg North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1128
- St Bernard's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1121
- St Fidelis' SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1119
- Coburg Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1113
- Merri-bek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1112
- Coburg High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1099
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1097
- Australian International Academy of EducationCombined · IndependentICSEA 1071
- Coburg Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1028
- Islamic College of SportSecondary · IndependentICSEA 989
- Sydney Road Community School-Coburg Teaching UnitSecondary · Government
- Bindjiroo Yaluk Community School-The Island CampusSecondary · Government
- Antonine College - Cedar CampusCombined · Catholic
Nearby (within 10km)
- Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1029
- St Margaret Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1103
- Antonine CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 982
- Australian International Academy of Education - Senior CampusCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Sydney Road Community School-The Brunswick Learning SpaceSecondary · Government · 2.2km
- Brunswick North West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1140
- Bell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1165
- Newlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 1146
- Pascoe Vale South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1108
- St Oliver Plunkett's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1100
- Brunswick East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1162
- Brunswick North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1151
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
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
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
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
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 · 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
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Frequently asked questions about Coburg
Is Coburg safe?
Coburg has a residential safety score of 54/100, 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 8,015 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Coburg?
In Coburg, the .
How far is Coburg from Melbourne CBD?
Coburg is about 7.6 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Coburg?
Coburg has 14 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1093 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Coburg?
Coburg has a transport score of 100/100 and 96 bus stops.