Flemington
VIC 3031 · Moonee Valley
7,025 (2021) → 7,602 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Flemington is a high growth suburb in Moonee Valley, VIC 3031, about 5km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.07M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Flemington has an overall score of 95/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 40/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (4.53%), England (2.12%), New Zealand (1.89%), China (1.58%), India (1.49%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (4.26%), Arabic (3.07%), Cantonese (3.03%), Mandarin (1.81%), Spanish (1.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
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
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, 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
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 1077 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Mount Alexander 7-12 CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1074
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1034
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 871
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 994
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1146
- Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1049
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1137
- Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1136
- Travancore SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - KensingtonSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1140
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1036
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1145
- Parkville College-Ascot Vale Secure Welfare CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot ValeSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
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
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Flemington
Is Flemington safe?
Flemington has a residential safety score of 40/100, 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 18,463 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Flemington?
In Flemington, the .
How far is Flemington from Melbourne CBD?
Flemington is about 4.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 18 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Flemington?
Flemington has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Flemington?
Flemington has a transport score of 99/100 and 12 bus stops.