Horsham
VIC 3400 · Horsham
15,134 (2021) → 15,072 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Horsham is a stable suburb in Horsham, VIC 3400, about 273km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $362K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 9 schools, a transport score of 76/100, and is about 173km inland. Horsham has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (1.14%), England (1%), Philippines (0.75%), New Zealand (0.48%), Italy (0.35%)
Top languages: Malayalam (0.48%), Italian (0.36%), Mandarin (0.35%), Punjabi (0.3%), Tagalog (0.28%)
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
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 990 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Trinity Lutheran CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1062
- St Michael and John's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1038
- St Brigid's CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1013
- Horsham CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 977
- Horsham West and Haven Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
- Horsham Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 947
- Horsham Special SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 919
- Horsham Primary School-Rassmussen Road CampusPrimary · Government
- Horsham College-Baillie Street CampusSecondary · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Horsham West and Haven Primary School-Haven CampusPrimary · Government · 4.4km
- Horsham College-Mc Kenzie Creek CampusSecondary · Government · 7.3km
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Horsham
Is Horsham safe?
Horsham has a residential safety score of 71/100, 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 7,566 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Horsham?
In Horsham, the .
How far is Horsham from Melbourne CBD?
Horsham is about 273.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Horsham?
Horsham has 9 schools, with an average ICSEA of 990 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Horsham?
Horsham has a transport score of 76/100, including 1 train station and 116 bus stops.