Linton
VIC 3360 · Golden Plains
635 (2021) → 655 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Linton is a high growth suburb in Golden Plains, VIC 3360, about 125km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Linton are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 10/100, and is about 85km inland. Linton has an overall score of 22/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.88%), New Zealand (1.57%), Scotland (1.1%), Germany (0.94%), Netherlands (0.94%)
Top languages: German (0.94%), Greek (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 973 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Linton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
Nearby (within 10km)
- Woady Yaloak Primary School-Snake Valley CampusPrimary · Government · 8.9km
- Woady Yaloak Primary School-Scarsdale CampusPrimary · Government · 9.3km
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
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
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
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Linton
How far is Linton from Melbourne CBD?
Linton is about 124.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Linton?
Linton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 973 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Linton?
Linton has a transport score of 10/100 and 2 bus stops.