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Craigieburn

VIC 3064 · Hume

65,178 (2021) → 67,273 est. (2025) · High Growth

79
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

65,178
Population
$653K
Median house (2024)
85
Safety score
98
Transport score

Craigieburn is a high growth suburb in Hume, VIC 3064, about 25km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $653K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 15 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 28km inland. Craigieburn has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.

25.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
28.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
2.2 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

65,178
Population
32
Median age
3.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,798
vs NSW median-2.8%
Median taxable income (individual)$52,219/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↓ -12%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 3064 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher41.4%
Born in Australia47.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse16,907 / 222 / 1,812

Top countries of birth: India (13.52%), Iraq (9.52%), Sri Lanka (2.66%), New Zealand (2%), Pakistan (1.9%)

Top languages: Punjabi (10.93%), Arabic (7.97%), Turkish (4.24%), Hindi (3.44%), Sinhal (3.04%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$653K+0.9%
Median house (2024)
$430K-5.6%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

85
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

101
Break & enter dwelling155/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
237
Motor vehicle theft364/100k
275
Domestic assault422/100k
29
Robbery44/100k
183
Non-domestic assault281/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 2,957 (all categories, latest year)4,537 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

55

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

59
Within 10km15 in suburb
12
Govt (suburb)
3
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1001 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Newbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1032
  • Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1026
  • Oscar Romero Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1010
  • Aitken Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1004
  • Wayi SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 994
  • Aitken Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 992
  • Willmott Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
  • Our Lady's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 984
  • Craigieburn Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 979
  • Mount Ridley P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 969
  • Elevation Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
  • Craigieburn South Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 960
  • Craigieburn Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 918
  • Collingwood English Language School-Craigieburn CampusCombined · Government
  • Willmott Park Primary School-Willmott Park Deaf FacilityPrimary · Government

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Hume Anglican GrammarCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1095
  • Roxburgh Rise Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 949
  • Kolbe Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.6kmICSEA 980
  • Good Samaritan Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 911
  • Roxburgh CollegeSecondary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 912
  • Mickleham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 987
  • Roxburgh Homestead Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.1kmICSEA 963
  • Roxburgh Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.4kmICSEA 956
  • Darul Ulum College of Victoria - Darul Ulum AcademyCombined · Independent · 5.5km
  • Yubup Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.6kmICSEA 1009
  • Aitken CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.7kmICSEA 1102
  • Carlo Acutis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.8kmICSEA 1098

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

98
1Train
1Metro
201Bus
CBD commute (est.)59 min (train)
Peak train frequency4/hr
Nearest train stationCraigieburn Railway (2.2 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.6% · vs VIC avg 4.5% ≈

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
13.8%
Retail Trade
10.2%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Transport, Postal & Warehousing
9.9%
Construction
9.7%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

26.0°C
Summer max
13.5°C
Winter max
530mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

77 in suburbSupermarkets
1616 in suburbCafes/Rest.
152152 in suburbParks
5757 in suburbPlaygrounds
5555 in suburbPools
99 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
2019 in suburbGPs
99 in suburbPharmacies
1111 in suburbChildcare
22 in suburbLibraries
108108 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets

In this suburb

6Public toilets
3Hairdressers
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Northern Hospital (10.7 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (11.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

7

Few fitness options

Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.

9
Gyms
9
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
108
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

21

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

152
Parks
1
Nature reserves
26
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

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

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.03

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026

Childcare

44

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

25
Long Day Care
14
Preschool / Kinder
15
OSHC
3
Family Day Care
Total services53
Exceeding NQS or above6 of 44 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.81

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
1
Aged care homes
96
Residential places
1
Home care providers

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

2
Muslim2 in suburb
2
Hindu2 in suburb
1
Sikh1 in suburb
Total within 3km5
In this suburb5

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 Growth
Annual growth rate0.79%
Projected population 2041105,416
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Hume

Roxburgh Park$650K95transportMickleham$684K22transportSomertonData not available61transportYurokeData not available0transportMeadow Heights$565K78transportKalkallo$618K57transport

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Frequently asked questions about Craigieburn

Is Craigieburn safe?

Craigieburn has a residential safety score of 85/100, 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 4,537 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Craigieburn?

In Craigieburn, the .

How far is Craigieburn from Melbourne CBD?

Craigieburn is about 25.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Craigieburn?

Craigieburn has 15 schools, with an average ICSEA of 986 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Craigieburn?

Craigieburn has a transport score of 98/100, including 1 train station and 201 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.