Fawkner
VIC 3060 · Moreland
14,274 (2021) → 15,192 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fawkner is a suburb in Moreland, VIC 3060, about 12km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $770K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 7 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 15km inland. Fawkner has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Pakistan (7.86%), Italy (7.4%), India (4.48%), Nepal (3.07%), Lebanon (2.81%)
Top languages: Urdu (13.65%), Italian (10.07%), Arabic (8.78%), Nepali (3.29%), Greek (3.05%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1051 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mark's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1057
- St Matthew's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1019
- Darul Ulum College of VictoriaCombined · IndependentICSEA 1018
- Fawkner Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Moomba Park Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
- John Fawkner Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- John Fawkner Secondary College-Sports Learning CentreSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Ilim College - Glenroy CampusCombined · Independent · 1.1km
- St Joseph the Worker SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1044
- St Thomas More's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1069
- Belle Vue Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 934
- Australian International Academy of Education - Senior CampusCombined · Independent · 2.6km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - J.E Moore Park CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
- Reservoir West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1066
- Pascoe Vale North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1031
- Mercy CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1033
- Newlands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1120
- William Ruthven Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 987
- William Ruthven Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 972
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Fawkner
Is Fawkner safe?
Fawkner has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 5,682 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fawkner?
In Fawkner, the .
How far is Fawkner from Melbourne CBD?
Fawkner is about 12.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 32 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fawkner?
Fawkner has 7 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1011 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fawkner?
Fawkner has a transport score of 98/100 and 77 bus stops.