Laverton
VIC 3028 · Wyndham
4,760 (2021) → 5,240 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Laverton is a high growth suburb in Wyndham, VIC 3028, about 18km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $595K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 96/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Laverton has an overall score of 79/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 24/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3028 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (15.27%), Philippines (4.58%), Myanmar (3.05%), Nepal (3.05%), Thailand (3%)
Top languages: Punjabi (7.31%), Hindi (3.47%), Nepali (3.36%), Arabic (2.23%), Vietnamese (2.23%)
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
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 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Martin de Porres SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1080
- Western Autistic SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1042
- Jennings Street SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1037
- Laverton P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 924
Nearby (within 10km)
- Altona Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1000
- Seabrook Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1096
- Queen of Peace Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1064
- Dohertys Creek P-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1070
- Emmanuel College - Notre Dame CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.4km
- Altona Green Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 1051
- Carranballac P-9 CollegeCombined · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 1017
- Truganina South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1042
- Westbourne Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.8kmICSEA 1166
- St Clare's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.8kmICSEA 1069
- Mount St Joseph Girls' CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1100
- Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.9kmICSEA 1098
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Laverton
Is Laverton safe?
Laverton has a residential safety score of 24/100, 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 12,962 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Laverton?
In Laverton, the .
How far is Laverton from Melbourne CBD?
Laverton is about 17.9 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 44 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Laverton?
Laverton has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1021 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Laverton?
Laverton has a transport score of 96/100 and 22 bus stops.