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Flemington

VIC 3031 · Moonee Valley

7,025 (2021)7,602 est. (2025) · High Growth

95
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

7,025
Population
$1.07M
Median house (2024)
40
Safety score
99
Transport score

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.

4.9 km
To Melbourne CBD
5.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
100 m
To nearest station

Demographics

7,025
Population
34
Median age
2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,525
vs NSW median-17.6%
Bachelor degree or higher61.3%
Born in Australia57.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse674 / 1,695 / 720

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

$1.07M+1.0%
Median house (2024)
$418K-6.5%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

40
Residential

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:

29
Break & enter dwelling413/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
83
Motor vehicle theft1,181/100k
36
Domestic assault512/100k
10
Robbery142/100k
81
Non-domestic assault1,153/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 1,297 (all categories, latest year)18,463 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

57

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

295
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

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

99
1Metro
13Light rail
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)18 min (metro)
Nearest train stationFlemington Racecourse/Epsom Rd #30 (100 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

334 in suburbSupermarkets
9117 in suburbCafes/Rest.
7811 in suburbParks
5111 in suburbPlaygrounds
2001 in suburbPools
444 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
406 in suburbGPs
202 in suburbPharmacies
244 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
22621 in suburbSports fields
6Vets
Nearest beachSandridge Beach (6.0 km)
Nearest hospitalFootscray Hospital (2.1 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportMelbourne (14.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

83

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

44
Gyms
23
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
226
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

87

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

78
Parks
4
Nature reserves
121
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
12
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

87

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

2
Theatres
2
Cinemas
1
Museums
34
Galleries
6
Libraries
4
Arts centres
8
Landmarks

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

40

A few good options

A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.

2
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
1
Clubs RSL/Leagues
5
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.43

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

76

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

5
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
1
Family Day Care
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 9 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.28

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate1.99%
Projected population 20419,191
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.