Edithvale
VIC 3196 · Kingston
6,276 (2021) → 6,596 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Edithvale is a suburb in Kingston, VIC 3196, about 28km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.32M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 98/100, and is right by the coast. Edithvale has an overall score of 85/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 78/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.45%), New Zealand (1.58%), China (1%), South Africa (0.86%), Scotland (0.73%)
Top languages: Greek (1.12%), Mandarin (1.02%), Russian (0.84%), Italian (0.48%), Polish (0.43%)
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 1052 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Edithvale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1089
Nearby (within 10km)
- Westall Secondary College-LEEP ChelseaSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Oakwood School-Oakwood School VCAL CampusSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Aspendale Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1088
- Chelsea Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1061
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1090
- Chelsea Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1050
- Aspendale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1095
- St Louis de Montfort's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1109
- Yarrabah SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1027
- Cornish CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.3kmICSEA 1116
- Bonbeach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1077
- Mordialloc CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1060
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Edithvale
Is Edithvale safe?
Edithvale has a residential safety score of 78/100, 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 3,123 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Edithvale?
In Edithvale, the .
How far is Edithvale from Melbourne CBD?
Edithvale is about 28.2 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 64 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Edithvale?
Edithvale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1089 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Edithvale?
Edithvale has a transport score of 98/100 and 29 bus stops.