Hallam
VIC 3803 · Casey
11,355 (2021) → 11,757 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hallam is a high growth suburb in Casey, VIC 3803, about 34km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $717K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 15km inland. Hallam has an overall score of 74/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3803 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Afghanistan (10.36%), India (4.95%), Sri Lanka (4.52%), Pakistan (2.16%), New Zealand (2.09%)
Top languages: Arabic (3.15%), Sinhal (3.11%), Serbian (2.35%), Punjabi (2.1%), Mandarin (1.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Commercial & services hub. This suburb is a major employment and services centre, drawing a significant daily influx of workers and visitors from surrounding areas. Crime figures are recorded by incident location and include offences involving commuters and visitors, not just residents, so the per-resident crime rates below may overstate the risk for people who live here.
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
Totals include incidents involving commuters and visitors, 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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1009 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hallam Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 939
- Hallam Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 923
Nearby (within 10km)
- Southern Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1010
- Fountain Gate Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 936
- Fountain Gate Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 938
- Dandenong Valley Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 990
- Hampton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 930
- Doveton CollegeCombined · Government · 3kmICSEA 894
- St Paul Apostle South SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.1kmICSEA 1057
- River Gum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 910
- Maramba Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 995
- Thomas Mitchell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1050
- Kilberry Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 954
- Noble Park English Language School-Casey CampusCombined · Government · 3.2km
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
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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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
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Frequently asked questions about Hallam
Is Hallam safe?
Hallam has a residential safety score of 62/100, 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 8,683 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hallam?
In Hallam, the .
How far is Hallam from Melbourne CBD?
Hallam is about 34.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hallam?
Hallam has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 931 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hallam?
Hallam has a transport score of 92/100 and 55 bus stops.