Docklands
VIC 3008 · Melbourne
15,495 (2021) → 18,646 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Docklands is a high growth suburb in Melbourne, VIC 3008, about 2km from Melbourne CBD. With a median unit price of $604K, Docklands is a predominantly apartment market. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 100/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Docklands has an overall score of 97/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 45/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3008 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (14.48%), China (12.95%), Malaysia (2.53%), New Zealand (2.07%), South Korea (2.01%)
Top languages: Mandarin (14.94%), Hindi (4.72%), Cantonese (3.25%), Spanish (2.59%), Arabic (1.99%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, not just residents.
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 1102 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1133
- Docklands Primary School-Bundha CampusPrimary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Haileybury College - City BoysCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Haileybury College - City GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.4km
- Montague SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 983
- Port Melbourne Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1101
- South Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1144
- Simonds Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1053
- Eltham College - Lonsdale Street CampusCombined · Independent · 1.9km
- University High School-Londsdale Street CampusSecondary · Government · 1.9km
- Port Melbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1134
- River Nile SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 820
- Port Phillip Specialist SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1082
- Saints College - North Melbourne CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 935
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
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Docklands
Is Docklands safe?
Docklands has a residential safety score of 45/100, 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 18,477 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Docklands?
In Docklands, the .
How far is Docklands from Melbourne CBD?
Docklands is about 2.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 12 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Docklands?
Docklands has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1133 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Docklands?
Docklands has a transport score of 100/100, including 1 train station and 21 bus stops.