Delahey
VIC 3037 · Brimbank
8,077 (2021) → 7,791 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Delahey is a moderate growth suburb in Brimbank, VIC 3037, about 19km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $642K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 72/100, and is about 17km inland. Delahey has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3037 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (8.89%), Philippines (5%), India (3.63%), North Macedonia (2.95%), Malta (2.53%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (14.04%), Macedon (4.17%), Arabic (3.1%), Tagalog (2.95%), Punjabi (2.35%)
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mackellar Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 993
- Copperfield CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 962
Nearby (within 10km)
- Monmia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 985
- Gilson CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1073
- Copperfield College-Kings Park Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.4km
- Taylors Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1027
- Stevensville Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 930
- Kings Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 966
- Resurrection SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 957
- Taylors Lakes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1029
- Movelle Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 969
- Taylors Lakes Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1007
- Emmaus Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1067
- Catholic Regional College SydenhamSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1028
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 Delahey
Is Delahey safe?
Delahey 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 2,476 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Delahey?
In Delahey, the .
How far is Delahey from Melbourne CBD?
Delahey is about 19.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 70 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Delahey?
Delahey has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 978 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Delahey?
Delahey has a transport score of 72/100 and 30 bus stops.