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 4 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
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3031 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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 1069
- St Brendan's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 993
- Debney Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 903
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Flemington HUBSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Kensington Community High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.6kmICSEA 1008
- Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1153
- Ascot Vale West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1029
- Holy Rosary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.3kmICSEA 1149
- Flemington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1140
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Melbourne City Talented Player Program - KensingtonSecondary · Independent · 1.4km
- Ascot Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1140
- Travancore SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5km
- Ascot Vale Heights SchoolCombined · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1021
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Netball Ascot ValeSecondary · Independent · 1.6km
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1144
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Cricket Australia - FootscraySecondary · Independent · 1.9km
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
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) · Updated April 2026
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 · 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
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
Nearby suburbs in Moonee Valley
Compare Flemington with another suburb
Compare two suburbs
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 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (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.