Deepdene
VIC 3103 · Boroondara
2,101 (2021) → 2,171 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Deepdene is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3103, about 9km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $3.10M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 87/100, and is about 10km inland. Deepdene has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 48/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3103 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (15.33%), England (2.52%), Malaysia (2.52%), India (2.19%), Vietnam (1.52%)
Top languages: Mandarin (19.37%), Cantonese (2.76%), Greek (1.76%), Vietnamese (1.33%), Italian (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 1117 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Deepdene Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1159
- Our Lady of Good Counsel SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1138
Nearby (within 10km)
- Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.5kmICSEA 1192
- Camberwell Girls Grammar School - Junior CampusCombined · Independent · 0.7km
- Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1180
- Genazzano FCJ CollegeCombined · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1127
- Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1141
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1154
- Fintona Girls' SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1191
- Balwyn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1171
- Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School - Blackhall-Kalimna Preshil Senior SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5km
- Belmore SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1096
- Carey Baptist Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1177
- Auburn Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1162
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
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Deepdene
Is Deepdene safe?
Deepdene has a residential safety score of 48/100, 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 3,427 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Deepdene?
In Deepdene, the .
How far is Deepdene from Melbourne CBD?
Deepdene is about 9.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Deepdene?
Deepdene has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1149 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Deepdene?
Deepdene has a transport score of 87/100.