Greensborough
VIC 3088 · Banyule
21,070 (2021) → 21,462 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Greensborough is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3088, about 18km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $985K is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 98/100, and is about 22km inland. Greensborough has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.67%), China (2.06%), Italy (1.73%), India (1.37%), New Zealand (1.26%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.68%), Italian (2.06%), Greek (1.27%), Persian ED (0.87%), Arabic (0.83%)
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 1061 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1106
- Greenhills Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1104
- Watsonia Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1097
- Apollo Parkways Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1094
- St Thomas the Apostle SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1090
- Greensborough Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1079
- Diamond Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1019
- Greensborough Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
- Indie School GreensboroughSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Briar Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1105
- Montmorency Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1074
- Watsonia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1012
- Concord School-Concord Junior CampusPrimary · Government · 2km
- Watsonia North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1080
- Sherbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1096
- Loyola CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1051
- Montmorency Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1120
- Holy Trinity Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1131
- Streeton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1063
- St Francis Xavier Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.6kmICSEA 1112
- Concord SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 1007
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Greensborough
Is Greensborough safe?
Greensborough has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 5,197 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Greensborough?
In Greensborough, the .
How far is Greensborough from Melbourne CBD?
Greensborough is about 18.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Greensborough?
Greensborough has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1075 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Greensborough?
Greensborough has a transport score of 98/100 and 107 bus stops.