Kingsbury
VIC 3083 · Darebin
3,460 (2021) → 4,242 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kingsbury is a high growth suburb in Darebin, VIC 3083, about 13km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $784K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 92/100, and is about 16km inland. Kingsbury has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 53/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3083 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (7.49%), Vietnam (6.24%), China (6.07%), Italy (3.44%), Sri Lanka (2.14%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.51%), Vietnamese (6.76%), Italian (4.39%), Greek (4.25%), Arabic (2.14%)
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1070 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Our Lady of the Way SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1079
- Kingsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1027
Nearby (within 10km)
- Reservoir High School-Heidelberg Secondary Teaching UnitSecondary · Government · 0.8km
- Reservoir High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 989
- Reservoir East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 935
- St Stephen's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.4km
- St Monica's College - St Stephen’s/Gaudete CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.4km
- Reservoir Views Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1034
- Maharishi School of the Age of EnlightenmentPrimary · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1032
- Northern School For AutismCombined · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1030
- East Preston Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 976
- Preston North East Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 955
- Holy Name SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1078
- Mastery Schools VictoriaCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1082
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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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 Kingsbury
Is Kingsbury safe?
Kingsbury has a residential safety score of 53/100, 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 8,844 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kingsbury?
In Kingsbury, the .
How far is Kingsbury from Melbourne CBD?
Kingsbury is about 12.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 49 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Kingsbury?
Kingsbury has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1053 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kingsbury?
Kingsbury has a transport score of 92/100 and 16 bus stops.