Ivanhoe
VIC 3079 · Banyule
13,374 (2021) → 14,044 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Ivanhoe is a moderate growth suburb in Banyule, VIC 3079, about 9km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.82M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is about 12km inland. Ivanhoe has an overall score of 94/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3079 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (4.34%), England (2.96%), India (1.91%), Italy (1.58%), New Zealand (1.41%)
Top languages: Mandarin (5.55%), Greek (2.98%), Italian (2.68%), Cantonese (1.3%), Spanish (0.87%)
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 1101 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Ivanhoe Girls' Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1181
- Ivanhoe Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1169
- Ivanhoe Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1157
- St Bernadette's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1149
- Mary Immaculate SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1147
Nearby (within 10km)
- Waratah Special Developmental SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 965
- Alphington Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1150
- Ivanhoe East Primary School-Wilfred Road CampusPrimary · Government · 1.5km
- Ivanhoe East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1155
- Virtual School VictoriaCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1073
- Austin Hospital SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Alphington Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1173
- Croxton School-Transition Learning CentreCombined · Government · 2km
- Thornbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1067
- Fairfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1170
- St John's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1129
- St Pius X SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1056
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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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.
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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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Ivanhoe
Is Ivanhoe safe?
Ivanhoe has a residential safety score of 37/100, 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 8,330 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Ivanhoe?
In Ivanhoe, the .
How far is Ivanhoe from Melbourne CBD?
Ivanhoe is about 8.7 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 25 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1161 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Ivanhoe?
Ivanhoe has a transport score of 99/100 and 63 bus stops.